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HV55 YWR

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,462 mi
Last recorded62,462 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,462 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 62,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill -wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 57,985 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill -wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 53,139 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 52,306 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 48,859 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 48,859 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 44,072 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 40,018 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 34,937 miles

NSR tyre perished

OSR tyre perished

centre brake lamp not working

Pass 13 Dec 2013 30,232 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 13 Dec 2013 30,232 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Dec 2012 26,400 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Dec 2012 26,400 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Dec 2011 22,491 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 22,491 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake cable loose

unable to check wheel bearings due to binding brakes

Pass 15 Dec 2010 18,510 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 18,510 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 15,042 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 15,042 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 11,221 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 YWR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWR, 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 YWR registered?

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

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