MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
BONNET DAMAGED
ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON
OSF BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
BONNET DAMAGED
ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON
OSF BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine management light on during test
N/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge .
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Slight bind to O/S/F brake .
Slight damage to front number plate
Temporary repair made to exhaust tail box joint .
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS reluctor (3.4.2)
Engine management light on during test
N/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge .
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Slight bind to O/S/F brake .
Slight damage to front number plate
Temporary repair made to exhaust tail box joint .
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine managment light on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine managment light on
engine man light on
play to both front top suspension mounts
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine man light on
play to both front top suspension mounts
play to both front suspension top mounts
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play to both front suspension top mounts
play to o/s/ top suspension mount
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
play to o/s/ top suspension mount
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HT54 MHK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 MHK, 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 MHK registered?
HT54 MHK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 February 2005.
Is HT54 MHK safe to buy?
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