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HN55 KOB

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,630 mi
Last recorded75,630 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 KOB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 75,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 69,459 miles

Exhaust system rusty

OSR tyre 2mm

Possible brake fluid weap from OSR brake caliper

Fail 31 Mar 2017 69,459 miles

Electrical wiring insecure earth lead (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system rusty

OSR tyre 2mm

Possible brake fluid weap from OSR brake caliper

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,262 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR seat

Fail 24 Mar 2016 61,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted to NSR seat

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,481 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside parking brake cable clip missing

Fail 25 Mar 2015 55,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside parking brake cable clip missing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Apr 2013 46,376 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads not fully inspected

Fail 4 Apr 2013 46,376 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brake pads not fully inspected

Fail 23 Feb 2012 41,361 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,361 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,053 miles

front pads low

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,401 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,870 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

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 KOB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KOB, 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 KOB registered?

HN55 KOB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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