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MM55 XDU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,211 mi
Last recorded36,211 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 XDU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 36,211 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 36,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 34,655 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 33,007 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 33,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 31,495 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 30,103 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 28,147 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 27,481 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 27,481 miles

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 25,923 miles

SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/F WHEEL

Fail 25 Jan 2017 25,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALLS CRACKING ALL AROUND (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALLS CRACKING ALL AROUND (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WARN ON INNER EDGES TRACKED

FRONT AND REAR DISCS SCORED AND PITTED

SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/F WHEEL

Pass 8 Jan 2016 24,092 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 22,138 miles

slight age related cracks on rear tyres,tyres manufactured in 2005

Pass 16 Jan 2014 20,144 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 18,023 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 15,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 12,723 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2009 10,163 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 7,384 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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MM55 XDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MM55 XDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM55 XDU registered?

MM55 XDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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