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MM55 XEA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,973 mi
Last recorded77,973 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 XEA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 77,973 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 74,116 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 69,848 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 68,408 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,524 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 67,059 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,891 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 63,467 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 63,467 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 57,346 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 51,113 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 51,113 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 44,322 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 44,171 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,376 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,491 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 22,233 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 22,233 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 XEA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MM55 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

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

Is MM55 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 XEA shows 18 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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