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KR55 HPA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,410 mi
Last recorded101,410 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 HPA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 101,410 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 100,125 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 98,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 98,011 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 96,020 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 94,292 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 92,392 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 90,237 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 86,424 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 80,838 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 73,797 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,451 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Mar 2011 47,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 47,435 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,612 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2010 39,612 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2009 33,198 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 33,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KR55 HPA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KR55 HPA, 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 KR55 HPA registered?

KR55 HPA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is KR55 HPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 HPA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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