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HJ55 TBV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,622 mi
Last recorded83,622 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 TBV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 83,622 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake appears to have been over adjusted

nearside rear tyre is cracking/perishing

offside front anti roll bar drop link upper ball joint gaiter is perishing

offside front outer c.v. joint is noisy

Fail 2 Apr 2020 83,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake appears to have been over adjusted

nearside rear tyre is cracking/perishing

offside front anti roll bar drop link upper ball joint gaiter is perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2019 81,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 79,792 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery loose in its mountings but not likely to cause a short or fall over

offside rear brake dragging slightly

play in both front top suspension mountings

Fail 21 Oct 2016 79,754 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery loose in its mountings but not likely to cause a short or fall over

offside rear brake dragging slightly

play in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 2 Oct 2015 75,637 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 75,637 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,888 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,620 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,571 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,279 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,252 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 44,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,969 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,826 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 TBV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TBV, 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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HJ55 TBV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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