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HN05 EPP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,336 mi
Last recorded83,336 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 EPP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 83,336 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 77,484 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,685 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,676 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 60,676 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 53,082 miles

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

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 21 Dec 2009 47,003 miles

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

high level stop lamp inop

n/s/f wiper split

Fail 21 Dec 2009 47,003 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level stop lamp inop

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,287 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 41,287 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,924 miles

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

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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HN05 EPP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 HN05 EPP, 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 HN05 EPP registered?

HN05 EPP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is HN05 EPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN05 EPP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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