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HT54 MHE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

40,936 mi
Last recorded40,936 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 MHE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 40,936 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 40,936 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort [lever slightly seized] (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 37,487 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 37,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 29,822 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 29,771 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Both front coil springs are corroded

N/S/F tyre has damage to side wall

N/S/R brake is draging on

O/S/F top mount has play

O/S/R hand brake leaver is sezied

Pass 26 May 2015 21,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres cracking around sidewalls

n/s/f outer cv boot weeping grease at inner clip area

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in tread grooves

Fail 9 May 2015 21,208 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres perished and cracking

n/s/f cv boot weeping grease, recommend new and correct clips

n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/f tyre valves perihed and deteriorated

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread grooves

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn on edges

number plate lamps interact with indicators slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2015 20,999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres perished and cracking

n/s/f cv boot weeping grease, recommend new and correct clips

n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/f tyre valves perihed and deteriorated

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread grooves

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn on edges

number plate lamps interact with indicators slightly

o/s/r caliper park brake arm sticking

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 13,193 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 12,840 miles

both front top suspension mounts have slight play

Fail 26 Sep 2013 12,840 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front top suspension mounts have slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2012 11,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheels binding slightly (brake calipers)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 11,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheels binding slightly (brake calipers)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 10,465 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 8,946 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 7,070 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 4,664 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 4,355 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 MHE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HT54 MHE, 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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HT54 MHE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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