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HJ55 KZZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

52,309 mi
Last recorded52,309 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 KZZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 52,309 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 49,868 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 49,868 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 48,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 47,212 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust front flexi weak

Fail 6 Oct 2022 47,212 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust front flexi weak

Pass 22 Sep 2021 46,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 46,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 44,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Various underbody component's lightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 43,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Aug 2019 43,839 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2018 42,709 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

offside front track rod dust cover perished

Pass 14 Aug 2017 41,622 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,300 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 40,815 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 40,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,709 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,216 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 38,163 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,494 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,897 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,045 miles

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

small split appearing in brake pedal rubber

Pass 11 Aug 2008 19,394 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 19,394 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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HJ55 KZZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HJ55 KZZ, 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 HJ55 KZZ registered?

HJ55 KZZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is HJ55 KZZ safe to buy?

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