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HJ55 SZX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,703 mi
Last recorded68,703 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 SZX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 68,703 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 68,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 63,232 miles

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))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 63,232 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 57,003 miles

both front tyres worn low

o/s front top strut mount slight play

Fail 1 Mar 2018 57,003 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

both front tyres worn low

o/s front top strut mount slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2017 50,528 miles

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.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 29,966 miles

child seat fitted nsr.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 29,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted nsr.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 21,488 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)

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

engine management light on

Fail 26 Oct 2012 14,122 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 14,122 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 9,569 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 9,569 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 9,165 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 8,285 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 7,162 miles

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.

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 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.

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