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CX05 HNY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

124,936 mi
Last recorded124,936 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 HNY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 124,936 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2018 124,936 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2017 108,738 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 108,571 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 93,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot osf (2.7.4)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 93,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slightly detriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,999 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 92,999 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 88,161 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/R Seat Belt returning slowly

O/S/F Seat Belt returning slowly

Slight Damage to front bumper but still secure

Fail 9 Oct 2014 88,161 miles

O/S/F Seat Belt returning slowly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/R Seat Belt returning slowly

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight Damage to front bumper but still secure

Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,554 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2013 74,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

centre exhaust corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2011 58,209 miles

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

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

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

Tracking

brake fluid low

Fail 13 Dec 2011 57,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tracking

brake fluid low

Pass 8 Jan 2011 50,411 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 42,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 42,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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CX05 HNY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 CX05 HNY, 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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CX05 HNY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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