MOT Status
ValidMileage
37,850 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leakage of grease past gaitor (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
engine coolant level low
engine oil level low
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leakage of grease past gaitor (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
engine coolant level low
engine oil level low
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
EML came on during test but went out
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (165/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split end (3.4 (b) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer sidewall (165/60x14) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer sidewall (165/60x14) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
brake fluid level low
offside rear wheel binding on
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside parking brake effort low 50k
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Battery poorly secured
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.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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HY55 VFC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 VFC, 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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How do I check the history of HY55 VFC?
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What year was HY55 VFC registered?
HY55 VFC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is HY55 VFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for HY55 VFC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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