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HN55 VSG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,364 mi
Last recorded80,364 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 VSG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 80,364 miles

offside front tyre wearing serverley on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2016 80,364 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing serverley on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2015 76,241 miles

both rear coil springs becoming poor in condition

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

engine light on

Fail 20 Jan 2015 76,240 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both rear coil springs becoming poor in condition

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

engine light on

offisde rear brake disc in poor conditin and pads worn

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 21 Jan 2014 71,418 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 71,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Engine management warning lamp on

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 65,876 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,987 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,351 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 51,260 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,859 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven on edges

Fail 18 Jan 2010 40,859 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear tyres worn uneven on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2009 30,297 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 30,296 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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 VSG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

HN55 VSG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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