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MT55 XGX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,498 mi
Last recorded99,498 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 XGX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 99,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 99,497 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDE TOP MOUNT FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 97,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 97,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 94,514 miles

front o/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

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

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 23 May 2022 93,546 miles

front o/s tyre starting to deteriorate

rear o/s tyre starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 12 May 2021 92,420 miles

rear o/s tyre side wall is starting to crack

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 2 Jun 2020 91,139 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate surface rust

rear o/s tyre starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 May 2019 89,003 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 May 2019 89,003 miles

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 May 2018 86,844 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,741 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake disc s starting to corrode

rear brake disc back plates starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Feb 2018 86,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake disc s starting to corrode

rear brake disc back plates starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Feb 2017 86,665 miles

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

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)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 11 Feb 2016 86,420 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)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 12 Feb 2015 86,080 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)

both front tyres are starting to wear on edges

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

Pass 30 Oct 2013 85,263 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s tyre is starting to wear

Pass 24 Oct 2012 84,158 miles

front o/s tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

small crack in front number plate

Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,129 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 73,129 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 61,451 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside bodywork damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,451 miles

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

nearside bodywork damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,229 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 47,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,302 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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MT55 XGX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MT55 XGX, 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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MT55 XGX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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