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HY55 UHX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

60,737 mi
Last recorded60,737 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 UHX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 60,737 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 60,737 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 55,036 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 55,036 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 50,489 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,889 miles

Cracks in Nearside Rear Tyre Tread

Cut in Nearside Front Tyre Wall

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 45,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Cracks in Nearside Rear Tyre Tread

Cut in Nearside Front Tyre Wall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 37,144 miles

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

front brake pads approx 60% worn

nearside rear worn on inner edgetyre

Fail 17 Aug 2012 37,142 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads approx 60% worn

nearside rear worn on inner edgetyre

offside rear hand brake leaver not returning to stop

Pass 1 Oct 2011 32,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight fluid leak from nearside rear shock.

Fail 1 Oct 2011 32,534 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight fluid leak from nearside rear shock.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,083 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 25,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 20,998 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)

n/s/r tyre cut across tread.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 20,998 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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)

n/s/r tyre cut across tread.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 18,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,003 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 11,711 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 UHX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UHX, 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 UHX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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