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KN55 UHA

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,497 mi
Last recorded55,497 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 UHA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 55,497 miles

General corrosion underneath of the vehicle overall and covered in underseal

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 56,497 miles

Nearside Front 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

General corrosion underneath of the vehicle overall and covered in underseal

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 50,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 50,904 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 48,860 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 47,499 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 45,783 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 44,186 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 43,151 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 41,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 38,432 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Feb 2017 33,869 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 30,576 miles

Nearside Rear service brake / low effort

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,537 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 28,537 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 26,059 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 26,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,743 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2012 21,050 miles

N/S/F Tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 15 Feb 2011 18,345 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 15,409 miles

Front tyres close to legal limit

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Feb 2009 12,830 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,546 miles

damage to screen

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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KN55 UHA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KN55 UHA, 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 KN55 UHA registered?

KN55 UHA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is KN55 UHA safe to buy?

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