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HK05 ZYU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,124 mi
Last recorded114,124 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 114,124 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 114,124 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 102,276 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 102,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 90,816 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 90,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 79,288 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 79,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 77,602 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 77,601 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r rear section at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 73,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 28 Jul 2014 69,293 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 69,293 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,273 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

chips in screen

wear on rear tyres

Fail 29 Jul 2013 66,237 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

chips in screen

wear on rear tyres

Pass 4 Jul 2012 63,059 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 58,047 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 58,047 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,154 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 49,375 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,190 miles

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

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 ZYU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

HK05 ZYU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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