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HY55 UHW

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,621 mi
Last recorded105,621 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 UHW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 105,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 100,113 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 100,113 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 92,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 87,496 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear nearside and offside tyres perishing

Fail 10 Nov 2017 87,496 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear nearside and offside tyres perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2016 82,843 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing and minor injuries

Fail 15 Nov 2016 82,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing and minor injuries

Pass 18 Nov 2015 78,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre for injuries in outer sidewall

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear both tyres for injuries and splits no cords seen at time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2015 78,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre for injuries in outer sidewall

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

Rear both tyres for injuries and splits no cords seen at time of test

Rear brake discs worn scored pitted and corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 73,747 miles

nsf tyre slightly damaged sidewall and perishing\slight play in front strut top bushes

small injuries in windscreen\osr brake slightly binding\rear tyres slightly perished\rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded\exhaust slightly corroded\

Fail 8 Dec 2014 73,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf tyre slightly damaged sidewall and perishing\slight play in front strut top bushes

small injuries in windscreen\osr brake slightly binding\rear tyres slightly perished\rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded\exhaust slightly corroded\

Fail 31 Dec 2013 65,050 miles

BOOT PRESCRIBED AREA NOT PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT TEST, (EMPTYIED FOR MOT TEST)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside & nearside headlamp aims on high limit

Pass 31 Dec 2013 65,050 miles

BOOT PRESCRIBED AREA NOT PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT TEST, (EMPTYIED FOR MOT TEST)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

offside & nearside headlamp aims on high limit

Pass 15 Oct 2012 52,377 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,768 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,879 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls slightly cracked.

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

Offside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,678 miles

Slight uneven wear inner edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,206 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 26,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 20,510 miles

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

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

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 UHW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HY55 UHW, 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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HY55 UHW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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