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HD05 FJP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

41,058 mi
Last recorded41,058 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 FJP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 41,058 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 41,058 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 88,478 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 88,478 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,110 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 87,105 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 81,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish(between treads)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish(between treads)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,970 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 10 Jun 2013 73,970 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear discs corroded & worn

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 20 Jun 2012 66,033 miles

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

O/S rear tyre starting to perish

Slight damage to inner wall of O/S rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2012 66,033 miles

O/S rear tyre starting to perish

Slight damage to inner wall of O/S rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2011 57,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,227 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,492 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,186 miles

Nearside & offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,892 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 29,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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HD05 FJP 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 55.6%.

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 HD05 FJP, 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 HD05 FJP registered?

HD05 FJP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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