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HV55 GGF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,068 mi
Last recorded73,068 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 GGF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 73,068 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 66,186 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 58,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 51,693 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 48,158 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 46,870 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 40,607 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 36,367 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 34,297 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 34,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 30,769 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 30,767 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 27,073 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 27,073 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 22,604 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 22,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 16,974 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Dec 2012 11,022 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 5,277 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 5,248 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 4,941 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 4,352 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 3,587 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 2,870 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 GGF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HV55 GGF, 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 GGF registered?

HV55 GGF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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