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HD55 KRF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,240 mi
Last recorded65,240 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 KRF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 65,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively **On wear limit** (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 64,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 62,427 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 62,426 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level Warning light on + fluid dirty (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface badly rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake effort- low 19%

Pass 7 Sep 2022 61,665 miles

n/s/r brakes binding

Pass 24 Aug 2021 60,939 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1x rear ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 59,602 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front tyres wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

slight lift in front strut top mounts

Pass 21 Aug 2019 57,819 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly with various cuts in tread

slight bind on o/s/r brake

slight lift in front strut top mounts

Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,638 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

slight lift in front strut top mounts

Pass 22 Aug 2017 54,567 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,598 miles

slight lift in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 21 Aug 2015 46,698 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 40,686 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 40,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,862 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 35,862 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,633 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 25,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,402 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 18,102 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 13,933 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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HD55 KRF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HD55 KRF, 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 HD55 KRF registered?

HD55 KRF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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