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HJ05 RZP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,419 mi
Last recorded32,419 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 RZP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 32,419 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 32,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2018 24,019 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension top mounting has lateral movement

Fail 5 Dec 2018 24,019 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper suspension top mounting has lateral movement

Pass 22 Nov 2017 16,176 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 15,450 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 15,450 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 15,053 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 14,397 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 14,397 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 13,664 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 13,664 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 12,900 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 11,944 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 10,886 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 9,545 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 7,843 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 6,142 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 RZP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RZP, 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 RZP registered?

HJ05 RZP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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