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HG55 RZD

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,140 mi
Last recorded56,140 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 RZD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 56,140 miles

Both front wiper blades poor.

Fail 16 Oct 2017 56,134 miles

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

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

Both front wiper blades poor.

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 48,731 miles

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

offside wiper blade worn--smearing

Fail 21 Jun 2016 48,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn down to legal minimum tread depth (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside wiper blade worn--smearing

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,895 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 39,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 23 Jan 2014 35,819 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 23 Jan 2014 35,818 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,541 miles

inbalance to front brakes just passed brake test

Fail 11 Jan 2013 31,539 miles

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

inbalance to front brakes just passed brake test

Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,342 miles

slight inbalance to front brakes

Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,880 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 22,066 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,647 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 RZD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RZD, 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 RZD registered?

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

Is HG55 RZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 RZD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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