MOT Status
ValidMileage
85,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Pick up ring (1.6 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Pick up ring (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
coil springs corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
coil springs corroded
n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
coil springs corroded
rear tyres wearing unevenly
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
coil springs corroded
rear tyres wearing unevenly
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/f and rear tyres wearing unevenly
Nearside front tyre perished and unevenly worn
Rear tyres perished
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front tyre perished and unevenly worn
Rear tyres perished
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
minor damage to near side frony tyre wall
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 VFL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 VFL, 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 VFL registered?
HY55 VFL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.
Is HY55 VFL safe to buy?
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