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MM55 XHX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,130 mi
Last recorded92,130 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 92,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 86,467 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,212 miles

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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 54,691 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 54,691 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 49,274 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 41,609 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 35,326 miles

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 18 Dec 2013 29,529 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 21,304 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 20,228 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 19,110 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm on edges of tread [165/60/14h]

unable to check brake linings through wheels

Pass 2 Jan 2010 17,176 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 12,656 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 XHX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

MM55 XHX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is MM55 XHX safe to buy?

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