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HJ05 UVL

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,279 mi
Last recorded75,279 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,279 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 65,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear perished

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

windscreen as a slight scratching

Pass 20 Mar 2017 47,202 miles

Light scratching to windscreen

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

light scratching to windscreen

Fail 24 Mar 2016 36,284 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

light scratching to windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,419 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 22,754 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 22,754 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,754 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,453 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,718 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 15,718 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,118 miles

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

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)

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2009 101,290 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 7,433 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 7,433 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 UVL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red 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 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

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

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