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HV55 GGE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

75,488 mi
Last recorded75,488 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 GGE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 75,488 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlights discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 68,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 68,128 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 60,745 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 60,744 miles

Emissions unable to be completed low on oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 53,165 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 53,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced not working when side lights on (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 48,860 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on front and rear subframes/suspension assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 45,985 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 45,985 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Sep 2020 45,980 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front axle has a 30% imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 12 Sep 2019 43,544 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 39,752 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 39,733 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps.... (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn.... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 28,223 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 26,960 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 23,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 23,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 19,708 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished & starting to split

Pass 26 Nov 2013 16,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 16,461 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 16,461 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 14,677 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 13,123 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 11,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 9,719 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 7,515 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 GGE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HV55 GGE, 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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HV55 GGE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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