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KH55 MLX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,523 mi
Last recorded59,523 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 MLX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 59,523 miles

Front flexi section deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2017 59,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 49,897 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 38,461 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

High level stop lamp not working

Pass 7 Oct 2013 34,840 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,233 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 28,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 24,875 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 20,685 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 15,508 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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KH55 MLX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KH55 MLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KH55 MLX registered?

KH55 MLX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is KH55 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH55 MLX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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