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HW05 KNA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,614 mi
Last recorded36,614 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 KNA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 36,614 miles

engine coolant level low

Fail 18 May 2017 36,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cut

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and heavily lipped. (strong advise) (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 32,881 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 32,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 29,918 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 May 2014 25,779 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 25,779 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 19,873 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 19,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 15,482 miles

rear nearside tyrewall cut but not showing cords

Fail 18 May 2012 15,482 miles

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

rear nearside tyrewall cut but not showing cords

Pass 16 May 2011 13,541 miles

front nearside tyre outer wall scrubbed and lnner wall has cuts but no cords showing

rear nearside tyre inner wall has cuts in but not showing cords

Pass 5 May 2010 10,385 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracking/perishing/worn

Pass 9 May 2009 6,940 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 5,561 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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HW05 KNA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HW05 KNA, 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

How do I check the history of HW05 KNA?

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What year was HW05 KNA registered?

HW05 KNA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is HW05 KNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 KNA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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