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FY55 HWK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,233 mi
Last recorded47,233 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 HWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 47,233 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 46,333 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 46,333 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 45,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 45,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread not visible. Worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 45,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread not visible. Worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 45,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 44,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To both rear flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 44,211 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 43,041 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 41,908 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 40,815 miles

Oil leak possibly filter ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 38,836 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 38,836 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,286 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 35,512 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 34,023 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Jan 2012 30,336 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 30,211 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 30,207 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,421 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 24,525 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 17,370 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 11,351 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)

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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FY55 HWK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY55 HWK, 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 FY55 HWK registered?

FY55 HWK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is FY55 HWK safe to buy?

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