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HY05 UOU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,243 mi
Last recorded62,243 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 UOU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 62,243 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exhaust corroded

handbrake reading 19% on roller brake test

Pass 22 Dec 2015 48,410 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 48,409 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle advise discs and pads (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 31,334 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 24,481 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 24,481 miles

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

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

all rear tyers split on side tread

Pass 16 Oct 2012 24,110 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 22,263 miles

front and rear tyres differant makes

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,972 miles

front and rear tyres differant makes

Pass 24 Nov 2009 15,446 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 13,364 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 10,151 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 10,151 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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HY05 UOU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HY05 UOU, 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 HY05 UOU registered?

HY05 UOU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HY05 UOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 UOU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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