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HK05 UUE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,944 mi
Last recorded88,944 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 88,944 miles

Both front wipers smeary

Front Number plate damaged but not likely to be miss read

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 77,788 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 77,785 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,365 miles

nearside rear brake slight binding

offside front tyre worn inner edge

oil leak from oil filter

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 71,587 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Aug 2015 67,956 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,755 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 64,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges close to legal limit

both rear tyres worn on edges close to legal limit

Fail 2 Aug 2013 61,365 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres worn on edges/close to legal limit

both rear tyres perished

n/s rear tyre cut on sidewall

o/s wiper split on ends - still clears screen

Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,365 miles

all tyres worn on edges/close to legal limit

both rear tyres perished

n/s rear tyre cut on sidewall

o/s wiper split on ends - still clears screen

Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,395 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s rear tyre heavily perished

n/s wiper slightly split

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s rear tyre cut on sidewall - not deep enough to reach chords

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Aug 2011 53,271 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Aug 2011 53,271 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

advise both front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 49,997 miles

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

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

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

rear panel/ bumper is damaged

rear tyres are perished

Fail 2 Aug 2010 49,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

rear panel/ bumper is damaged

rear tyres are perished

Fail 25 Jun 2010 49,936 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

clutch worn

Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,114 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,019 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 UUE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UUE, 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 UUE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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