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MM55 XDX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,872 mi
Last recorded112,872 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 XDX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 112,872 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 112,871 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 105,076 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 105,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Slight play (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit. inner edges wearing 165/60/14

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 98,364 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear brake lazy

Offside Rear brake slight binding

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2016 90,587 miles

child seat fitted to rear

Fail 20 Jan 2016 90,587 miles

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

child seat fitted to rear

Pass 26 Jan 2015 85,600 miles

near side wiper blade split

Fail 26 Jan 2015 85,600 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

near side wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jan 2014 74,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2013 64,357 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

couldn't correctly check nearside rear seat / seatbelt due to child seat

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 10 Jan 2012 54,151 miles

baby seat fitted to rear near side seat

cut in side wall of front off side tyre

some play in top front suspension mountings

Fail 3 Jan 2012 54,061 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

baby seat fitted to rear near side seat

cut in side wall of front off side tyre

some play in top front suspension mountings

Fail 10 Jan 2011 44,071 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 44,071 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 36,897 miles

some play in front top suspension mount with load off

Fail 8 Jan 2010 36,897 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some play in front top suspension mount with load off

Pass 22 Dec 2008 26,776 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 XDX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MM55 XDX, 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 MM55 XDX registered?

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

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