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EX55 HDY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,153 mi
Last recorded70,153 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HDY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 70,153 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 70,153 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,768 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 65,768 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,891 miles

both front wipers smearing

front disc's lipped & scored, pads ok

rear wipers split

Fail 5 Sep 2016 59,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front wipers smearing

front disc's lipped & scored, pads ok

rear wipers split

Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,296 miles

Front both strut top mounts have play-OS boarderline

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

Rear Coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2015 54,296 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front both strut top mounts have play-OS boarderline

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking/various cuts and getting low

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

Rear Coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,854 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 48,854 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,324 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 37,044 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,290 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,932 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,836 miles

kerb damage on wheel trims front tyres wearing on edges close to limit nail in o/s/f tyre lip on all brake discs exhaust rusting

Pass 20 Sep 2008 15,004 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 HDY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX55 HDY, 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 HDY registered?

EX55 HDY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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