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HN55 KOE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,269 mi
Last recorded105,269 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 KOE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 105,269 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,051 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 103,939 miles

O/s/r arch corroding

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 23 Sep 2019 103,939 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

O/s/r arch corroding

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Oct 2018 102,565 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 99,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear perishing

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,167 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 78,737 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,665 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Oct 2012 63,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,447 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)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 47,200 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,936 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,984 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 29,982 miles

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

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

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 KOE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN55 KOE registered?

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

Is HN55 KOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN55 KOE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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