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HG55 CLJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

15,507 mi
Last recorded15,507 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 CLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 15,507 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 15,340 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 15,196 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle corroded, brakes and callipers also corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 15,196 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 service imbalance of 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle corroded, brakes and callipers also corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 15,002 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount on both sides has play but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 14,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 14,609 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 14,017 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 13,623 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 12,997 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 12,119 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 11,330 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 10,639 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 9,865 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 8,914 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 7,874 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 6,670 miles

rear tyres slightly cracking

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Pass 18 Sep 2009 5,012 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 3,724 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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HG55 CLJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HG55 CLJ, 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 HG55 CLJ registered?

HG55 CLJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is HG55 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 CLJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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