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HK05 OVU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,081 mi
Last recorded48,081 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 OVU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 48,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 45,793 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 43,120 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 43,120 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 38,067 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2013 37,114 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,967 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,997 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,033 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,977 miles

nail in near side front tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2009 32,977 miles

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

nail in near side front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,667 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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HK05 OVU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

HK05 OVU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is HK05 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 OVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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