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HY55 VFF

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,950 mi
Last recorded90,950 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 90,950 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 83,870 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 77,376 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 72,765 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 72,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 69,110 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Pass 8 May 2017 65,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked,inner side wall split

slight play in osf nsf upper top shock mounts

Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,236 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2016 60,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2015 56,484 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 51,986 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 47,772 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2012 39,795 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 28,630 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 14,936 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,752 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 12,207 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 VFF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VFF, 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 VFF registered?

HY55 VFF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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