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HK05 CYW

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,459 mi
Last recorded166,459 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 CYW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 166,459 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 161,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (next to fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 156,347 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 156,347 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2015 150,264 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 143,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 134,643 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)

Pass 16 May 2012 127,449 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2011 102,105 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,945 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 39,482 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 5 May 2009 39,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 14 May 2008 22,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CYW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CYW, 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 HK05 CYW registered?

HK05 CYW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is HK05 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 CYW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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