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MF55 XTE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,581 mi
Last recorded39,581 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 XTE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 39,581 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 39,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 35,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 35,042 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s reading lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 29,419 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 29,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 29,192 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 28,261 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 28,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 26,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 26,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 25,068 miles

Nearside Rear outer sidewall perished

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 23,748 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut+perished

Pass 1 Oct 2014 22,655 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 21,362 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 19,870 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,967 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 15,534 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 12,698 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 9,775 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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MF55 XTE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MF55 XTE, 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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MF55 XTE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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