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HN55 WTY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,682 mi
Last recorded53,682 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,682 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 53,682 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 47,868 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 47,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,741 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,588 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,397 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,396 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 14,635 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 WTY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WTY, 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 WTY registered?

HN55 WTY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is HN55 WTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN55 WTY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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