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HJ05 RYW

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

161,309 mi
Last recorded161,309 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 RYW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 161,309 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 161,309 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 161,299 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 70% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 144,553 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 138,402 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 138,402 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 127,829 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 127,829 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

engine coolant very low expant.tank empty.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 124,098 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 116,953 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 22 Jul 2013 116,953 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 2 Jul 2012 109,196 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 29 Jun 2012 109,156 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 104,898 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly split

radiator slightly stained

Pass 5 Mar 2010 86,481 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front tyre starting to get low on inner edges

small split at brake pedal rubber

Fail 26 Feb 2010 85,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front tyre starting to get low on inner edges

small split at brake pedal rubber

Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,528 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 69,528 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 55,420 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 55,420 miles

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

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 RYW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RYW, 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 RYW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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