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SO55 XSD

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,832 mi
Last recorded45,832 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 XSD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 45,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 45,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 43,433 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear brake pipes greased

engine management light on

Fail 8 Nov 2017 43,433 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes greased

engine management light on

Pass 14 Nov 2016 40,715 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 14 Nov 2016 40,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Nov 2015 38,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front outer (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine man light on.

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 38,024 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front outer (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine man light on.

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 34,681 miles

engine man light on.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 34,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine man light on.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 31,088 miles

Engine Managment Light on

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 25,652 miles

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

engine man light on

Pass 14 Nov 2011 21,033 miles

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

cracking on nearside rear tyre sidewalls

engine man.light on.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 16,652 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 12,754 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 8,294 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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SO55 XSD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SO55 XSD, 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 SO55 XSD registered?

SO55 XSD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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