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MM55 XDZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,754 mi
Last recorded88,754 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 XDZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 88,754 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 88,569 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 81,656 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 81,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 76,896 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 71,712 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 67,720 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 65,297 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 65,294 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 59,561 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 57,945 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 56,214 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 52,680 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,647 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,482 miles

high level brake light inop

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to cord)

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 30 Jun 2014 46,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

high level brake light inop

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to cord)

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,301 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 31,595 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 26,397 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 20,839 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 16,581 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 16,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

visual check of pads not done as trims obscure view

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 XDZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XDZ, 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 XDZ registered?

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

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