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HK05 OVY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,016 mi
Last recorded41,016 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 OVY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 41,016 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 41,015 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust rubbers not supporting exhaust

Pass 12 Feb 2016 35,884 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2016 35,884 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OSR lamp damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 24,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 24,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 18,073 miles

NSR trye sidewall perishing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

OSF inner wheel arch trim dameged

OSR lens cracked

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,073 miles

NSR trye sidewall perishing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OSF inner wheel arch trim dameged

OSR lens cracked

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,977 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 15,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 13,774 miles

Cuts in n/s/f outer side wall.

Cuts in o/s/f outer side wall.

N/s/r side wall poor condition.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,179 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 8,698 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 OVY 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 66.7%.

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 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 HK05 OVY, 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 OVY registered?

HK05 OVY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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