MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber worn
clutch pedal stiff to push
oikl leak
n/s/r tyre worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
n/s/r tyre worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
wiperblades starting to smear
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
wiperblades starting to smear
slight brake bind to nearside rear but not showing on brake roller test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight brake bind to nearside rear but not showing on brake roller test
rear brake pads look low?
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside rear tyre has cut in tread (no cords showing)
rear brake pads look low?
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HY05 UPK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HY05 UPK, 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 UPK registered?
HY05 UPK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is HY05 UPK safe to buy?
The MOT history for HY05 UPK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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