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HJ55 YAX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

70,320 mi
Last recorded70,320 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 70,320 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS pick up ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Very large oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2020 68,310 miles

High level brake light not working

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 68,310 miles

High level brake light not working

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 65,639 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 65,639 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 61,537 miles

check all brake pads

Pass 2 Oct 2017 57,573 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 57,573 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 53,872 miles

Front tyres near limit

Fail 5 Oct 2016 53,872 miles

Front tyres near limit

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 49,724 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 49,724 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 44,227 miles

wiperr blades starting to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,191 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 34,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,444 miles

oil filter leaking

Fail 28 Sep 2011 29,444 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil filter leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,857 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,316 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 22,316 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 17,594 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 YAX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YAX, 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 YAX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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