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HW55 GVR

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,083 mi
Last recorded37,083 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 GVR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 37,083 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 35,702 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 34,477 miles

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))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 34,477 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 33,559 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 32,804 miles

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

Offside Front Upper small chip in windscreen swept area

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 32,053 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 31,390 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack in side walls

Pass 9 Nov 2018 30,479 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 29,520 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 29,493 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 28,113 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 26,111 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 24,127 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 22,348 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 20,117 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 17,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 15,472 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 13,184 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 10,676 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 GVR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HW55 GVR, 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

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What year was HW55 GVR registered?

HW55 GVR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is HW55 GVR safe to buy?

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