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HN55 WLW

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,683 mi
Last recorded115,683 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 115,683 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 108,206 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 108,203 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 103,412 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 103,410 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 102,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to check pad wear

Pass 29 Oct 2019 102,029 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 100,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 98,740 miles

Nearside front tyre:- damage to outer sidewall.

Fail 4 Oct 2017 98,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside front tyre:- damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,275 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 95,168 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 92,933 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2014 92,930 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2013 90,589 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 88,027 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 85,368 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 82,546 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 79,188 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 64,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WLW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WLW, 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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HN55 WLW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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