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HG55 CMF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

75,351 mi
Last recorded75,351 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 CMF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 75,351 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

different size tyres on front and rear axles

various body damage

Fail 6 Mar 2019 75,343 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

different size tyres on front and rear axles

various body damage

Pass 30 Jan 2018 73,268 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

different size tyres on front and rear axles

Fail 29 Jan 2018 73,268 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

different size tyres on front and rear axles

Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,122 miles

different size tyres fitted to the front and rear

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 70,100 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

different size tyres fitted to the front and rear

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 65,840 miles

different size tyres fitted to front and rear

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 65,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

different size tyres fitted to front and rear

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 61,537 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 61,537 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 57,182 miles

clutch stiff, oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2014 57,106 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

clutch requires attention

Fail 18 Dec 2012 52,640 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

nearsdie front tyre perishing inner wall

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear light damaged

slight movement offside front strut top mount

Pass 18 Dec 2012 52,640 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

nearsdie front tyre perishing inner wall

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear light damaged

slight movement offside front strut top mount

Pass 9 Dec 2011 48,308 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 48,271 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 43,140 miles

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

front inner brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

offside rear light lense damaged

slight play offside front strut top bearing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,140 miles

front inner brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

offside rear light lense damaged

slight play offside front strut top bearing

Fail 25 Nov 2010 42,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Center brake light not working

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2009 37,495 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 37,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front inner brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,931 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

damage to offside rear light lens

Fail 9 Dec 2008 31,774 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

damage to offside rear light lens

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 CMF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 CMF, 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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HG55 CMF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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