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HK55 BCO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,614 mi
Last recorded77,614 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 77,614 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 70,245 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 70,141 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 63,309 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2017 63,309 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2016 54,456 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 47,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr brake slight bind

Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre perished and quite worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 Apr 2013 31,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Feb 2012 23,350 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 23,349 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 23,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 22,167 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 19,464 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 15,614 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 BCO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HK55 BCO, 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 BCO registered?

HK55 BCO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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