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HN55 WLX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,904 mi
Last recorded109,904 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 WLX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 109,904 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 109,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 106,543 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 102,689 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 100,435 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 93,123 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,561 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2016 88,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,887 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 84,887 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 76,889 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 71,006 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 70,804 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 70,411 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 69,020 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 57,651 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 57,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,942 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 WLX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WLX, 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 WLX registered?

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

Is HN55 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN55 WLX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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