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HW55 HJC

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,114 mi
Last recorded65,114 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 HJC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 65,114 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 54,203 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 43,968 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 38,204 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2016 33,718 miles

Nearside Rear tyre very badly cracking (strong advise)

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 33,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre very badly cracking (strong advise)

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 33,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 33,625 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 33,338 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 33,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,052 miles

slight bind on rear service brakes

Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,625 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,007 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 28,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 28,009 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,091 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 HJC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HJC, 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 HW55 HJC registered?

HW55 HJC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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