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HG55 RYX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,651 mi
Last recorded48,651 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 48,651 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 47,553 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 47,553 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 43,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 40,620 miles

Offside Rear brake showing signs of binding but free at the moment

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2016 38,069 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 38,069 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 35,922 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tailbox corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 33,801 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 31,977 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 31,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 29,713 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 29,652 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 26,524 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear but still clearing the screen

rear brake discs starting to corrode but not affecting brake performance

Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,054 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 20,313 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008

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 RYX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG55 RYX registered?

HG55 RYX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is HG55 RYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 RYX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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