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MT05 MXC

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,738 mi
Last recorded80,738 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 MXC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 80,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some free play in both front top mountings

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to corrode and deteriorate

surface rust on sub frames, steering, suspension and brake components.

Pass 17 Jun 2024 78,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

Pass 19 Jun 2023 76,315 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,888 miles

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

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

Pass 18 Jun 2021 69,540 miles

both front tyres are starting to

exhaust system is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jun 2020 63,369 miles

slight free play in both front top atrut bushes

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in both top strut mountings

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jan 2019 57,464 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 57,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 55,085 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,050 miles

advise front flexy silencer pipe deteriorated slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,827 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 47,827 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,080 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 40,214 miles

all 4 road tyres damaged and or split on sidewalls due replacement

Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,608 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 35,608 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 26 May 2012 31,518 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 28,167 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 28,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 24,126 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 20,113 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 14,152 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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MT05 MXC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MT05 MXC, 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 MT05 MXC registered?

MT05 MXC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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