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HG55 OLN

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,517 mi
Last recorded78,517 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 OLN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 78,517 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,884 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,866 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to get low

Pass 7 Dec 2015 67,768 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,420 miles

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

brake pedal rubber becoming worn

Pass 12 Dec 2013 56,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Dec 2012 51,362 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 51,362 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 45,674 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,505 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

uneven tyre wear

Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,651 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 24,520 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 OLN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OLN, 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 OLN registered?

HG55 OLN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is HG55 OLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 OLN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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