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EF05 HCK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,692 mi
Last recorded35,692 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 HCK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2009 35,692 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,824 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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EF05 HCK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF05 HCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF05 HCK?

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What year was EF05 HCK registered?

EF05 HCK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is EF05 HCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 HCK shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF05 HCK have outstanding finance?

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