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KY55 HXP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,541 mi
Last recorded104,541 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 HXP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 104,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge fethearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 104,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge fethearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 98,573 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 98,573 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 90,325 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 10 Oct 2015 90,325 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,452 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 82,452 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 75,152 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 75,152 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,287 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 68,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 61,631 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 54,810 miles

NSF TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 19 Oct 2010 54,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

NSF TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,075 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,957 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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KY55 HXP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 KY55 HXP, 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 KY55 HXP registered?

KY55 HXP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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