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KU05 XEM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

38,388 mi
Last recorded38,388 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 XEM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 38,388 miles

exhaust flexi worn

rear suspension rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2025 37,708 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all sospension corroded

exhaust corroded and flexi poor

Pass 13 Jun 2024 36,693 miles

exhaust flexi joint weak

rear suspension corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2024 36,693 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust flexi joint weak

rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2023 35,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both worn badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi in poor condition

underside corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2023 35,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both worn badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi in poor condition

underside corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 34,300 miles

brake pipes corroded

front exhaust flexy in poor condition

front lower arm rear bushes worn & perished

headlight lenses faded

Fail 30 May 2022 34,300 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

front exhaust flexy in poor condition

front lower arm rear bushes worn & perished

headlight lenses faded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 33,395 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension and exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2021 33,395 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension and exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2020 32,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 31,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 30 May 2018 30,239 miles

exhaust system corroded

front headlamps faded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 28,673 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust front flexi joint weak

headlights faded slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,651 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

exhaust corroded

rear springs corroded

underside components corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2016 27,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both headlamps deteriorated

exhaust corroded

rear springs corroded

underside components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,334 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,351 miles

Oil leak

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

both headlamps deterioated

slight play in front top mounts

Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,323 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 19,565 miles

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

both rear coil springs badly corroded

front lower arms bushers starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2011 16,639 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2011 16,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Oil leak

coolant temp lamp on

Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,415 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 14,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,685 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 12,685 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,346 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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KU05 XEM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KU05 XEM, 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 KU05 XEM registered?

KU05 XEM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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