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HK55 AOG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,259 mi
Last recorded25,259 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 AOG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 25,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 25,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 24,395 miles

Front both suspension top mount slight play

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 24,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front both suspension top mount slight play

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 22,777 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 21,442 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 20,012 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 20,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2019 17,554 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 17,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 15,367 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 12,761 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 10,872 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen scratched

Pass 4 Nov 2014 10,021 miles

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 9,380 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 8,783 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 8,783 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 8,057 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 7,122 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 7,122 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 6,438 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 5,172 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 AOG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AOG, 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 AOG registered?

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

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