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KH55 MLZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

44,257 mi
Last recorded44,257 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 MLZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 44,257 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 40,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 39,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 39,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 39,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to expose cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 37,833 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 37,828 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 36,125 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 36,125 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 35,100 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 35,100 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front wipers smear slightly

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 33,450 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 30,948 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 30,948 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 28,919 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 28,919 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 20,952 miles

Offside Front outer edge of tyre worn close to wear indicator bars

Pass 26 Nov 2014 15,072 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 9,714 miles

front and rear brakes discs slightly corroded on inner and outer faces

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge and has curb damage on outer side wall

Pass 19 Nov 2012 9,206 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 9,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 8,368 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 7,727 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre slight damage to inner on outer side walls(not through to the cords)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 6,902 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 5,886 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 MLZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MLZ, 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.

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What year was KH55 MLZ registered?

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

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