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KM55 CXB

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,678 mi
Last recorded81,678 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 CXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2023 81,678 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 80,365 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 19 Nov 2021 78,907 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre 16 years old, 165/60/14

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 78,907 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre 16 years old, 165/60/14

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 78,097 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Coil spring corroded both front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 75h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 165/60/14 75h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Nov 2019 77,338 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Offside rear suspension coil spring corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2018 74,635 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 70,729 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 66,631 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 61,179 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 57,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2014 57,720 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 45,059 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 39,068 miles

Both front tyres Bald on inner shoulder

Engine oil excessively over maximum

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished and crcking on sidewalls

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 34,453 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,123 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 22,402 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 18,195 miles

rear wiper missing

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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KM55 CXB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KM55 CXB, 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 KM55 CXB registered?

KM55 CXB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is KM55 CXB safe to buy?

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