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MH55 XZP

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,700 mi
Last recorded117,700 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 XZP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 117,700 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 106,273 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 95,431 miles

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

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

slight noise to neraside front wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 82,663 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 82,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 69,138 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,818 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,647 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 40,647 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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MH55 XZP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MH55 XZP, 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 MH55 XZP registered?

MH55 XZP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is MH55 XZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH55 XZP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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