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HV55 ERX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

72,964 mi
Last recorded72,964 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 ERX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 72,964 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise have parking brake checked as only just passed test

Pass 2 Jul 2022 68,290 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2021 65,041 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 62,632 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 62,632 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,957 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 42,332 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,554 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2016 25,060 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,784 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 21,958 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,406 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,033 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,923 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 7 Sep 2010 13,170 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 10,935 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2008 8,525 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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HV55 ERX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HV55 ERX, 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 HV55 ERX registered?

HV55 ERX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is HV55 ERX safe to buy?

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