MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,703 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very slight perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very slight perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
engine mil indicates a fault
both front tyres worn low
o/s front top strut mount slight play
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
both front tyres worn low
o/s front top strut mount slight play
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Secondary catch. (8.4.2)
Engine management light on.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount. ()
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre damaged on outer sidewall. No cords or ply exposed.
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Unable to view front and rear brake pads.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted nsr.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
child seat fitted nsr.
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front tyre has cut in the outer wall not over 25mm long but deep enough to reach the cords
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ55 SZX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?
HJ55 SZX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.
Is HJ55 SZX safe to buy?
The MOT history for HJ55 SZX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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