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HJ05 RZG

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,351 mi
Last recorded53,351 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 RZG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 53,351 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 48,696 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 48,693 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 42,120 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 41,210 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 37,789 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 34,456 miles

large amount of free-play on clutch pedal and clutch very heavy in operation

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r tyre badly perished and on limit

Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,878 miles

front tyres low edges

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 28,780 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 28,778 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside new brake pads fitted,but old pads still in offside wheel

Pass 30 May 2014 25,832 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 25,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 22,765 miles

slight perishing n/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2013 22,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight bind o/s/r brake

slight perishing n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2012 19,916 miles

front tyres wearing very low inner edges

very slight bind rear brakes

Pass 11 Jul 2011 17,547 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to see front and rear pads

Pass 29 Jul 2010 16,843 miles

stone chips and small crack on o/s lower windscreen out of wiper sweep

Pass 1 Jul 2009 12,391 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 12,391 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 6,796 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 RZG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RZG, 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 RZG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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