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MW55 XRP

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,260 mi
Last recorded74,260 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 XRP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 74,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 74,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 70,979 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 67,979 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 67,979 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 65,516 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 65,516 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 63,079 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 63,078 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,092 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 56,524 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 56,524 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,484 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 45,020 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 45,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,515 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 30,693 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 24,261 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 24,261 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 18,083 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 11,961 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 XRP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MW55 XRP, 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 XRP registered?

MW55 XRP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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