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MW55 XRO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,644 mi
Last recorded82,644 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 XRO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 82,644 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 82,643 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 78,570 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 71,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 71,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 63,696 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,356 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 44,603 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 39,460 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 38,273 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 37,884 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 36,880 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 34,552 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 33,747 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 32,561 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 31,088 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 29,365 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 26,903 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 21,704 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 15,318 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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MW55 XRO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MW55 XRO, 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 MW55 XRO registered?

MW55 XRO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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