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HJ05 UVH

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,557 mi
Last recorded50,557 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 UVH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 50,557 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2020 48,527 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,985 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 46,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 45,247 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Unable to inspect brake pads with wheels on

Pass 20 Jul 2017 43,700 miles

Body damage drivers side rear

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Difficult to inspect rear brakes with wheels on

Fail 20 Jul 2017 43,700 miles

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

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

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

Body damage drivers side rear

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Difficult to inspect rear brakes with wheels on

Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,437 miles

bonnet safety catch sticking

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

wipers poor

Fail 17 Jul 2015 38,659 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 38,659 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 35,181 miles

Front n/s wiper blade split at ends

Fail 16 Jul 2014 35,181 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Difficult to see brake pads with wheels on

Front n/s wiper blade split at ends

Tyre n/s rear tread seperating (not exposing cords)

Pass 30 May 2013 31,360 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,941 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,353 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,360 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 15,036 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 9,525 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 UVH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UVH, 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 UVH registered?

HJ05 UVH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ05 UVH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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