2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · MM55 XEF
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 73,806 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MM55 XEF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2023
- 73,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MM55 XEF Mileage History
- 29/10/202156,601 mi
- 12/10/202265,085 mi+8,484 mi
- 13/10/202265,085 mi
- 16/10/202373,806 mi+8,721 mi
Average of roughly 8,764 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MM55 XEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Picanto (MM55 XEF) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside/ offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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