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HK54 YUF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,229 mi
Last recorded94,229 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 YUF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 94,229 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 94,201 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 90,541 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front bonnet damaged

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 90,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 85,300 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 85,216 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 82,043 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 76,592 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 76,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,712 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 68,712 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Feb 2016 62,353 miles

Oil Leak @ Oil Filter.

Fail 12 Feb 2016 62,353 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil Leak @ Oil Filter.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,236 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2014 58,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Tread Edges.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil Leak @ Oil Filter.

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,064 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Tread Edges.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Leak @ Oil Filter.

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Feb 2013 55,143 miles

Engine Oil Over Filled.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre Perished.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,279 miles

Emissions CO Level High @ 0.15% On Fast Idle.

Engine Oil Level Low. Slight.Slight Oil Leak @ Oil Filter Area.

Number 2 Spark Plug Found To Be Loose & Tightened During Test.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2012 51,279 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions CO Level High @ 0.15% On Fast Idle.

Engine Oil Level Low. Slight.Slight Oil Leak @ Oil Filter Area.

Number 2 Spark Plug Found To Be Loose & Tightened During Test.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,320 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front & Offside Rear Wheel Trims Damaged,Offside Front Tyre Tread Worn On Inner Edge,Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Wall Perished,Both Rear Brake Caliper Pad Slides Corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,970 miles

Engine Oil Black & Level Slightly Low. Coolant Level Low. Emissions CO Level High@ 0.11% On Fast Idle.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Tread Edge. Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Perished.

Rear Wiper Blade Split. Nearside Front Wheel Trim Damaged.

Fail 26 Jan 2010 42,968 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Engine Oil Black & Level Slightly Low. Coolant Level Low. Emissions CO Level High@ 0.11% On Fast Idle.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Tread Edge. Nearside Tyre Outer Sidewall Perished.

Rear Wiper Blade Split. Nearside Front Wheel Trim Damaged.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 39,797 miles

Nearside Front Wheel Trim Distorted.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 35,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat Belt Slow To Retract. Both Headlamp Beams On The Upper Limit.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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HK54 YUF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HK54 YUF, 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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HK54 YUF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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