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HN55 OKL

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,580 mi
Last recorded18,580 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 OKL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 18,580 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 17,692 miles

battery weak

Pass 28 Oct 2020 17,650 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 17,186 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 16,630 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 16,630 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 15,985 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 15,257 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 14,575 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 13,799 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 12,795 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 11,812 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 10,608 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge & deep cut inner side wall

Plastic wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 9,247 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2009 7,555 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 5,895 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 OKL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OKL, 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 OKL registered?

HN55 OKL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is HN55 OKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN55 OKL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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