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HJ55 SZR

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,822 mi
Last recorded78,822 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 SZR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2021 78,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 74,571 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,214 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 73,448 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 73,448 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 72,078 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,096 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,472 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,728 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,098 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,842 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,911 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,673 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,126 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,316 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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HJ55 SZR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

HJ55 SZR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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