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HG05 SOJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,594 mi
Last recorded53,594 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 SOJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 53,594 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 47,782 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,910 miles

BOTH TOP STRUTT MOUNTS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 11 Sep 2013 41,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH TOP STRUTT MOUNTS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

BRAKE FLUID LOW

Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,256 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 32,584 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 27,425 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,621 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,174 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 17,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HG05 SOJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG05 SOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG05 SOJ registered?

HG05 SOJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is HG05 SOJ safe to buy?

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