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HK05 UUA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,396 mi
Last recorded107,396 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 UUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 107,396 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 107,396 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 95,373 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 83,909 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall

Fail 11 Jun 2014 83,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall

Pass 12 Jun 2013 81,739 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 81,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Jul 2012 69,839 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 May 2011 58,421 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 50,690 miles
Fail 19 May 2010

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 40,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers mirror cover damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2009 40,420 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers mirror cover damaged

nearside front tyre has cut to side wall

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 UUA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HK05 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

HK05 UUA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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