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KU55 XHF

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,236 mi
Last recorded74,236 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 XHF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 74,236 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 74,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 67,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 67,181 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 62,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps have a slightly reduced output of light.

Fail 10 May 2023 62,077 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both headlamps have a slightly reduced output of light.

Pass 28 Apr 2022 58,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 53,900 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 53,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside parking brake cable not connected.

Pass 18 Aug 2020 52,489 miles

Offside Front top strut mounting has slight play

hand brake on limit

Fail 17 Aug 2020 52,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front top strut mounting has slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2019 51,174 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 48,439 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,302 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 43,121 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,825 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 40,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,120 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 38,923 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 35,319 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,324 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,422 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,827 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,356 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

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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KU55 XHF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU55 XHF, 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 KU55 XHF registered?

KU55 XHF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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