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HN55 JZE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,138 mi
Last recorded60,138 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 60,138 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 59,257 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 59,257 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,473 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 54,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 50,788 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre stepping inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2017 50,788 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre stepping inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,615 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,735 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 36,862 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge and starting to perish

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Nov 2012 32,933 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

CANT SEE REAR BRAKE PADS CLEARLY

O/S/F TYRE HAS CUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO SHOW CORDS

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 32,933 miles

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

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

CANT SEE REAR BRAKE PADS CLEARLY

O/S/F TYRE HAS CUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO SHOW CORDS

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 27,737 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 21,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/ wiper blade juddering

Pass 3 Nov 2010 21,074 miles

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

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

n/s/ wiper blade juddering

Fail 2 Nov 2009 14,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 14,412 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 7,107 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 7,107 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HN55 JZE, 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 JZE registered?

HN55 JZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is HN55 JZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN55 JZE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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