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HY55 UHM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,214 mi
Last recorded73,214 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 UHM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 73,214 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 73,214 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 65,294 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 65,294 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 61,702 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 55,723 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 55,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 52,389 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 43,181 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 41,692 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 31,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 20,106 miles

all tyres are perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2017 11,596 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 10,920 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 10,118 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 9,264 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 8,449 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 7,621 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 6,667 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 5,811 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 4,826 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 4,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 3,817 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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HY55 UHM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HY55 UHM, 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 HY55 UHM registered?

HY55 UHM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is HY55 UHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 UHM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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