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HN55 KNW

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,465 mi
Last recorded93,465 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 KNW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 93,465 miles

both front suspension top mounts have slight movement

Pass 11 Jan 2016 89,895 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract fully

Fail 11 Jan 2016 89,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract fully

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,983 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 86,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 80,341 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2014 80,341 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 72,791 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 62,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 62,688 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,034 miles

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

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

both rear discs scored

Fail 21 Jan 2011 46,034 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear discs scored

Pass 4 Jan 2010 28,026 miles

rear pads worn

Pass 13 Jan 2009 10,571 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 KNW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KNW, 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 KNW registered?

HN55 KNW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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