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HJ05 UVG

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,234 mi
Last recorded114,234 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 UVG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 114,234 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 97,619 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 97,576 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low attention required

Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,183 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 81,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,544 miles

n/s/r tyre nailed

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,460 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,653 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,060 miles

Front screen has light scratches

Fail 22 Mar 2011 32,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,756 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,269 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,845 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 23,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UVG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UVG, 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 UVG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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