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HN55 KOA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,465 mi
Last recorded122,465 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 KOA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 122,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 117,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 117,078 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 101,241 miles

auxilliary drive belt slight noisey

Fail 23 Nov 2019 101,241 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

auxilliary drive belt slight noisey

Pass 16 Nov 2018 81,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 81,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,625 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 73,625 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 69,347 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 69,347 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,571 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 65,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 62,347 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 58,576 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 54,647 miles

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

both rear tyres have sidewall cracking

nearside front has sidewall scuffing

Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,764 miles

both rear tyrs cracked on sidewalls (165/60/14)

slight lift in offside front suspension top mount

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Nov 2011 51,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyrs cracked on sidewalls (165/60/14)

slight lift in offside front suspension top mount

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,139 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 46,146 miles

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

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

brake fluid level getting low.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 46,146 miles

brake fluid level getting low.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,828 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 KOA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 KOA, 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 KOA registered?

HN55 KOA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 November 2005.

Is HN55 KOA safe to buy?

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