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KA05 HZC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,255 mi
Last recorded88,255 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 HZC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 88,255 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 88,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 86,470 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 86,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,711 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 78,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,952 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 72,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 71,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,694 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,941 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 45,922 miles

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

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

Centre brake light not working

Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,901 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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KA05 HZC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KA05 HZC, 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 KA05 HZC registered?

KA05 HZC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 July 2005.

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