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HK55 AOF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,443 mi
Last recorded98,443 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 AOF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 98,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2021 96,152 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2019 95,774 miles

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

under-body panels fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 94,072 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 94,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 90,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,587 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 86,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,215 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 77,342 miles

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

unable to inspect brake pads through wheels, recommend brake check

Pass 19 Nov 2012 64,889 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 53,189 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,408 miles

unable to see front and rear brake pads

Pass 23 Nov 2009 25,471 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2008 14,782 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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HK55 AOF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HK55 AOF, 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 HK55 AOF registered?

HK55 AOF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is HK55 AOF safe to buy?

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