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HK55 FEP

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,531 mi
Last recorded64,531 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 FEP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,531 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 56,883 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside parking brake slightly low effort

Fail 24 Nov 2017 56,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside parking brake slightly low effort

Pass 1 Dec 2016 52,461 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges

Fail 1 Dec 2016 52,461 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,216 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 47,945 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Nov 2013 45,427 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 45,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 43,445 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,063 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 34,257 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,737 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 23,272 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 FEP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FEP, 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 FEP registered?

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

Is HK55 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 FEP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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