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HV55 XLS

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,875 mi
Last recorded78,875 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XLS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 78,875 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,780 miles

Slight Play OSF Top Mount

Pass 31 Jul 2017 70,773 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 70,070 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 65,651 miles

gearbox leaking

slight rear brake bind

Fail 15 Mar 2016 65,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

gearbox leaking

slight rear brake bind

Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,761 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 58,761 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,334 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,609 miles

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

nearside mirror cover loose

Fail 28 Sep 2012 44,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside mirror cover loose

unable to inspect brake pad condition advise inspection with wheels removed

Fail 21 Sep 2011 38,379 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,379 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,572 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,264 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 17,304 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 XLS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV55 XLS registered?

HV55 XLS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is HV55 XLS safe to buy?

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