2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · HV55 XLP
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 74,797 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV55 XLP Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 74,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV55 XLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Picanto (HV55 XLP) between September 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
HV55 XLP Mileage History
- 20/09/20089,215 mi
- 20/09/20089,215 mi
- 21/09/200911,650 mi+2,435 mi
- 18/09/201013,976 mi+2,326 mi
- 26/09/201116,381 mi+2,405 mi
- 14/09/201219,079 mi+2,698 mi
- 14/09/201219,079 mi
- 24/09/201324,840 mi+5,761 mi
- 24/09/201324,845 mi+5 mi
- 22/09/201430,277 mi+5,432 mi
- 23/09/201430,277 mi
- 25/09/201533,738 mi+3,461 mi
- 25/09/201533,738 mi
- 21/09/201636,338 mi+2,600 mi
- 21/09/201636,338 mi
- 19/09/201739,892 mi+3,554 mi
- 10/09/201842,578 mi+2,686 mi
- 24/09/201945,396 mi+2,818 mi
- 24/09/201945,396 mi
- 02/10/202047,960 mi+2,564 mi
- 30/09/202152,769 mi+4,809 mi
- 21/09/202259,412 mi+6,643 mi
- 21/09/202259,412 mi
- 27/09/202363,466 mi+4,054 mi
- 24/09/202465,950 mi+2,484 mi
- 07/10/202568,686 mi+2,736 mi
- 07/10/202568,686 mi
- 13/10/202674,797 mi+6,111 mi
- 13/10/202674,797 mi
Average of roughly 3,631 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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