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HG55 RZN

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,743 mi
Last recorded114,743 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 114,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2018 110,418 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,899 miles

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

engine oil leak?

Pass 12 Oct 2016 101,870 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,627 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 93,068 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 88,634 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 88,574 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,080 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 81,080 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,971 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 70,971 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 56,801 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,876 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,789 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 27,789 miles

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

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 RZN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RZN, 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 RZN registered?

HG55 RZN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is HG55 RZN safe to buy?

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