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HJ05 UVK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,785 mi
Last recorded59,785 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 UVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 59,785 miles

o/s rear disc looks to have gotten hot

secondary bonnet latch partially siezed

Fail 29 Nov 2019 59,785 miles

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

brake fluid level low

o/s rear disc looks to have gotten hot

secondary bonnet latch partially siezed

Pass 22 Jan 2019 54,995 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 54,994 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

both front and o/s/rear tyres worn on edges

brake fluid level low

brake fluid warning light on

Pass 23 Jan 2018 47,669 miles

crack in lower edge of windscreen

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2017 43,857 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front wiper smeary

Pass 5 Feb 2016 42,099 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 42,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner/outer treads (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner treads (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 40,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

child seats fitted to n/s/f and n/s/r seats ,those seat belts not fully checked

handbrake readings on roller brake test only just meet m o t standard

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 40,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

child seats fitted to n/s/f and n/s/r seats ,those seat belts not fully checked

handbrake readings on roller brake test only just meet m o t standard

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,203 miles

nearside number plate light dim

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,851 miles

both rear brakes slighty binding

Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 28,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,921 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,627 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,710 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 UVK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 UVK, 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 UVK registered?

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

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