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HK05 YUH

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,477 mi
Last recorded95,477 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 95,477 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 91,458 miles

both rear springs are corroded

rear brake disc are slightly pitted

Fail 3 Nov 2017 91,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear springs are corroded

rear brake disc are slightly pitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 87,911 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 87,901 miles

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

Both rear tyres in poor condition

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 83,663 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 83,601 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 79,297 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 75,449 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 70,566 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 66,690 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 66,681 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,687 miles

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut in outer side wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has a deep cut in outer side wall

Pass 22 May 2010 44,434 miles

n/s/r tyre crack in side wall.

Pass 23 May 2009 29,772 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

minor cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2008 12,732 miles

off side rear outer tyre wall cut

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 YUH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YUH, 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 YUH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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