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HY55 VFO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,014 mi
Last recorded83,014 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 VFO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 83,014 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 83,014 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,197 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 78,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 73,397 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,397 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Nov 2012 65,790 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,790 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 57,703 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,703 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2010 50,115 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,677 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,413 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 30,413 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VFO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VFO, 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 VFO registered?

HY55 VFO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 September 2005.

Is HY55 VFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 VFO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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