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HG55 CLU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,738 mi
Last recorded39,738 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 CLU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 39,738 miles

Central brake light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. sidewall cracking badly (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

added 1 litre oil before emissions test

engine light on

Fail 16 Sep 2017 39,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central brake light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. sidewall cracking badly (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

added 1 litre oil before emissions test

engine light on

Pass 17 Sep 2016 35,149 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 35,149 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,582 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 19 Sep 2014 23,884 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 17,717 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 17,717 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 12,147 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 12,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2011 10,243 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 9,247 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 9,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 8,049 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 8,049 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 6,557 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 CLU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HG55 CLU, 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 CLU registered?

HG55 CLU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is HG55 CLU safe to buy?

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