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MT55 XHK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,833 mi
Last recorded48,833 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 XHK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 48,833 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 48,833 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 37,693 miles

BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 9 Dec 2010 34,475 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 27,580 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2009 27,580 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,162 miles

front no plate just starting to delaminate along top edge.

rear no plate just starting to lift off on n/s/r.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 21,162 miles

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

front no plate just starting to delaminate along top edge.

rear no plate just starting to lift off on n/s/r.

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 XHK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHK, 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 XHK registered?

MT55 XHK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is MT55 XHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT55 XHK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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