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HN55 SZT

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,567 mi
Last recorded77,567 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 SZT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 77,567 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 77,567 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 75,919 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 74,547 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 72,048 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 70,583 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,515 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 68,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,381 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,160 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,789 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 42,538 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 36,305 miles

front and rear brake pads look low

Pass 7 Nov 2009 29,578 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,657 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)

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 SZT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black 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 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

HN55 SZT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is HN55 SZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN55 SZT 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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