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MT55 XHA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,489 mi
Last recorded68,489 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 XHA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,489 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 68,489 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,901 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 51,010 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Oct 2014 42,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,050 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 29,695 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 21,826 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 12,067 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 8,872 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2008 8,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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 XHA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XHA, 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 MT55 XHA registered?

MT55 XHA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is MT55 XHA safe to buy?

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