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HW55 FKL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,146 mi
Last recorded100,146 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 FKL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 100,146 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 100,129 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position lubricated bonnet catch and safety (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 94,785 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 94,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and wrong rotation (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 86,064 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 86,064 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 80,320 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 80,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,551 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 72,547 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 72,406 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread, and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 68,240 miles

Front Upper Both Front Top Suspension Mounts/Upper Attachments Have Got Slight Play/Movement

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly Split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Is Worn Slightly Lumpy On The Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre Has 2 Cuts No Cords/Ply Visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image Is Slightly Reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 64,148 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Strut top bush or bearing has slight free play

Fail 9 Oct 2019 64,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Strut top bush or bearing has slight free play

Pass 16 Oct 2018 62,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 59,991 miles

nearside front tyre slight cracking in tread

Fail 9 Oct 2017 59,990 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 11 Oct 2016 55,661 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,481 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 49,311 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 49,311 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 44,529 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 44,528 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 39,259 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 34,725 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 29,081 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,832 miles

advise nearside front tyre wearing inner edge nearing 2mm wear band

advise offside front tyre worn inner edge close too limit

Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,076 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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HW55 FKL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HW55 FKL, 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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HW55 FKL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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