MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,173 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside inner and outer sill (rear) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Clutch is worn
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Clutch is worn
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mounting has some lift (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mounting has some lift (5.3.2 (c))
wheel trims fitted at time of test
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Wheel trims fitted at time of test
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
N/S HANDBRAKE LOW READING ON BRAKE TEST
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
front tyres becoming devoid of tread on inner shoulders
offside wiper splitting, still clearing adequately when examined
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
front tyres becoming devoid of tread on inner shoulders
offside wiper splitting, still clearing adequately when examined
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HW05 KMZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 HW05 KMZ, 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 HW05 KMZ registered?
HW05 KMZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.
Is HW05 KMZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for HW05 KMZ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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