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HG55 XKW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,652 mi
Last recorded39,652 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2016 39,652 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 37,210 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 34,701 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,915 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,012 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 27,543 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 26,116 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,235 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 21,651 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 14,717 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 XKW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XKW, 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 XKW registered?

HG55 XKW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is HG55 XKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 XKW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG55 XKW have outstanding finance?

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