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HN55 AWJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,563 mi
Last recorded110,563 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 AWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 110,563 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 107,134 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 103,215 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 103,215 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 99,542 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 93,010 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 89,394 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 83,182 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cover sills

Pass 4 Sep 2014 83,182 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

cover sills

Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,817 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

cover sills

Fail 25 Sep 2013 75,817 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

cover sills

Fail 20 Sep 2012 70,982 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,982 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,694 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 50,939 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,880 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,824 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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HN55 AWJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HN55 AWJ, 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 HN55 AWJ registered?

HN55 AWJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HN55 AWJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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