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MF55 XTG

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,310 mi
Last recorded103,310 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2019 103,310 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper linkage and blade defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 96,472 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 96,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 90,712 miles

Central Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Sides On Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 90,712 miles

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

Central Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Sides On Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,392 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 78,386 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 64,031 miles

cracking in o/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,794 miles

N/s/r tyre worn on inner & outer sidewalls

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2012 43,690 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 41,106 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 41,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,330 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 39,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 36,476 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Nov 2009 36,476 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 13 Jan 2009 27,730 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XTG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MF55 XTG, 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 XTG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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