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HJ05 RYU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,274 mi
Last recorded70,274 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 RYU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 70,274 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 70,179 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Both front strut top mounts worn

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 70,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Both front strut top mounts worn

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 68,875 miles

Both front strut top mounts worn

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 67,936 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 67,405 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 67,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 65,573 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,570 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,485 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,832 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,570 miles

offside and nearside front strut top mounts worn

Fail 22 Aug 2013 54,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,953 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,254 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,317 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,882 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,435 miles

front discs worn

front pads on legal limit

front tyres wearing on edges

play in front strut top bushes

Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,195 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 25,195 miles

Offside 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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HJ05 RYU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RYU, 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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HJ05 RYU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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