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HG55 RZE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,252 mi
Last recorded99,252 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 RZE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 99,252 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 89,804 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 89,804 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 100/55 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 77,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and o/s/r (2.7.3)

o/s hand brake effort low

Fail 24 Apr 2017 77,644 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and o/s/r (2.7.3)

o/s hand brake effort low

Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,446 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted and corroded.

Front brakes slightly binding.

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 75,446 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted and corroded.

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brakes slightly binding.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,389 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 66,924 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 56,003 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,137 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,084 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 5,538 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 9,327 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 RZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RZE, 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 RZE registered?

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

Is HG55 RZE safe to buy?

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