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ET54 HYV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,355 mi
Last recorded19,355 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 HYV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 19,355 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 19,333 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 18,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front upper mounts have minor play when jacked up

Pass 16 Jan 2020 17,955 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 17,855 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 17,678 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 17,182 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 17,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 16,410 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 15,357 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 14,270 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 13,044 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 11,854 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 10,360 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 8,804 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 7,238 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 5,216 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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ET54 HYV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ET54 HYV, 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 ET54 HYV registered?

ET54 HYV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is ET54 HYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 HYV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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