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HJ05 RYH

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,162 mi
Last recorded142,162 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 RYH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 142,162 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Central brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 136,967 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch sticking (8.4.2)

Central brake light not working

Fail 12 May 2017 136,967 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch sticking (8.4.2)

Central brake light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 129,356 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 129,356 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 105,177 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 81,586 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 56,758 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 34,797 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,924 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,778 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 17,020 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 14,767 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 14,767 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 12,645 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 12,645 miles

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

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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HJ05 RYH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 HJ05 RYH, 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 HJ05 RYH registered?

HJ05 RYH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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