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KM55 CXC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,437 mi
Last recorded92,437 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 CXC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 92,437 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 92,427 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 83,380 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 83,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light goes out when stop light is operated (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 80,289 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 80,191 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 80,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 77,994 miles

Offside Front Outer inner cv boot clip loss

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 77,994 miles

Offside Front Outer inner cv boot clip loss

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 73,723 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 73,723 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 70,218 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 66,000 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 65,998 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 65,954 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 61,755 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 61,577 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 56,403 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,463 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 45,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 45,115 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,050 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 30,675 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,443 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 19,783 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)

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 CXC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CXC, 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 CXC registered?

KM55 CXC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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