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HD05 FKJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,583 mi
Last recorded134,583 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 FKJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 134,583 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 111,922 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 96,304 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,504 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 80,521 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 80,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 74,760 miles

Brake predal rubber worn

Fail 9 May 2013 74,750 miles

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

Brake predal rubber worn

Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,989 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 67,989 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 57,907 miles

Front number plate cracked

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 1 May 2010 49,509 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 40,047 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Wipers smeering slightly

Pass 13 May 2008 34,946 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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HD05 FKJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HD05 FKJ, 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 FKJ registered?

HD05 FKJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is HD05 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD05 FKJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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