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HY55 VFC

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,850 mi
Last recorded37,850 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 VFC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 37,850 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 37,850 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 33,809 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 28,154 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 28,154 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 23,289 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 21,397 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 21,397 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 14,243 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 13,844 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 13,383 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 12,924 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 12,451 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 11,809 miles

Battery poorly secured

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 10,969 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 10,218 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 9,424 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 8,334 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 7,384 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 6,482 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 5,467 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 4,337 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 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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What year was HY55 VFC registered?

HY55 VFC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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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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