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SK55 XTR

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,567 mi
Last recorded74,567 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 XTR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 74,567 miles

All suspension comp sub frame and axel and sills undersealed

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 74,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension comp sub frame and axel and sills undersealed

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 70,942 miles

All suspension comp sub frame axel and sills under body undersealed

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 70,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 70,729 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 70,284 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 69,668 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 68,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2018 67,587 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 65,233 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 62,857 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2015 60,889 miles

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 6 Jun 2015 60,889 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 14 Jun 2014 59,309 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 59,271 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 57,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 57,760 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,025 miles

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

front brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 29 Oct 2012 53,025 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted and worn

signs of n/s/r brake binding but not binding at time of test

signs of n/s/r brake pads wearing thin

Pass 31 Oct 2011 43,943 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 38,876 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 29,434 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,517 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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SK55 XTR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SK55 XTR, 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 SK55 XTR registered?

SK55 XTR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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