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HT54 MGO

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,727 mi
Last recorded81,727 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 MGO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 81,727 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,526 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 80,526 miles

Coolant level below minimum

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 73,068 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 63,589 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 54,554 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 44,869 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 39,801 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 33,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 33,568 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 24,263 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Feb 2008 16,492 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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HT54 MGO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HT54 MGO, 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 HT54 MGO registered?

HT54 MGO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 February 2005.

Is HT54 MGO safe to buy?

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