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ET54 HYW

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,598 mi
Last recorded117,598 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 HYW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 117,598 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 112,044 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 112,043 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 106,613 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 101,796 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 101,796 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 98,459 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 98,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 94,246 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 89,999 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)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 89,999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

EML on

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 2 Jul 2012 84,572 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 80,740 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 75,510 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 75,510 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 61,750 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 41,812 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 41,812 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 HYW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET54 HYW, 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 HYW registered?

ET54 HYW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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The MOT history for ET54 HYW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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