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HJ05 RZE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,911 mi
Last recorded55,911 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 RZE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 55,911 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 50,471 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2018 50,471 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2017 46,732 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 May 2017 46,732 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery slightly insecure

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,963 miles

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

indicator repeaters colour fading

Pass 13 Jun 2015 40,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2014 36,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 34,669 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 30,398 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2011 26,719 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 20,555 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 20,555 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)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 16,948 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 13,063 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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HJ05 RZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RZE, 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 RZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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