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HK05 CYT

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,726 mi
Last recorded58,726 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 CYT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 58,726 miles

A/C condenser in very poor condition

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet secondary catch is seized

exhaust system is corroded

front and rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2022 58,726 miles

A/C condenser in very poor condition

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet secondary catch is seized

exhaust system is corroded

front and rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 57,683 miles

Bonnet secondary/safety catch seized

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted steel wheel outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 57,153 miles

Bonnet secondary/safety catch seized

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 56,101 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 56,100 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim Road wheel excessively distorted, affecting the seating of the bead rim (5.2.3 (k))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 55,640 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2018 55,640 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 54,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 52,224 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,149 miles

lift in top strut mounting n/s/f

rear brake discs corroded/poor

slight rear brake imbalance

various bumper damage

various lightly corroded brake pipes

Fail 23 Oct 2015 52,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lift in top strut mounting n/s/f

rear brake discs corroded/poor

slight rear brake imbalance

various bumper damage

various lightly corroded brake pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,367 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 48,367 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 42,476 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,771 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 29 Sep 2011 32,728 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,545 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,582 miles

brake pads not clearly visable

exhaust corroded

play at offside front top suspension mount

Pass 23 Oct 2008 17,590 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel slightly tight when rotated (not showing on roller brake test)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 11,427 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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HK05 CYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HK05 CYT, 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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HK05 CYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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