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HW05 MZV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,421 mi
Last recorded62,421 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 MZV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 62,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 58,459 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,069 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 44,436 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 41,401 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 38,789 miles

Offside rear wheel squeeks when rotated (further investigation required)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 38,789 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear wheel squeeks when rotated (further investigation required)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,086 miles

Front (both) tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 32,253 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 32,253 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear brake reading reduced

Pass 24 Dec 2010 27,518 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 23,416 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 23,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,907 miles

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.

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 MZV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HW05 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

HW05 MZV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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