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EX55 HDJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,868 mi
Last recorded149,868 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HDJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 149,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 149,867 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 146,258 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 146,256 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 146,255 miles

Emissions unable to be completed broken exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 142,481 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 138,612 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 134,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 134,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 130,426 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 127,975 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 126,045 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 122,078 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 108,810 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 94,653 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 94,653 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 86,998 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 76,670 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 76,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,575 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,668 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,574 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,842 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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EX55 HDJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 EX55 HDJ, 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 EX55 HDJ registered?

EX55 HDJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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