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HG55 EZK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,741 mi
Last recorded53,741 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 EZK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 53,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front slight play in top strut mount

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2026 53,741 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended very slow to retract (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front slight play in top strut mount

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2025 44,903 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 44,903 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 41,673 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracking and wear on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2023 37,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 34,026 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 30,815 miles

Both front tyres badly perished and worn, only just pass

Fail 26 Jul 2021 30,815 miles

Both front tyres badly perished and worn, only just pass

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 29,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in offside front top suspension strut mount

Pass 17 Aug 2019 26,814 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slightly perished and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure secure but unable to check as obscured by plastic with cable tie applied (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 26,814 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slightly perished and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure secure but unable to check as obscured by plastic with cable tie applied (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 23,727 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 19,347 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 19,347 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2016 19,308 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 19,306 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2015 19,024 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 18,342 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 17,694 miles

All four tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 May 2013 17,694 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All four tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 May 2012 16,153 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 14,327 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 11,674 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 9,260 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 7,978 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 EZK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EZK, 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 EZK registered?

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

Is HG55 EZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 EZK shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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