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MF55 HAE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,656 mi
Last recorded95,656 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 HAE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2022 95,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 92,054 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 89,563 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 87,345 miles

Front Exhaust flexy section deteriorating

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 87,345 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust flexy section deteriorating

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 82,002 miles

Front Brakes slightly binding

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 72,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slightly binding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint o/s under engine (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 72,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slightly binding

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint o/s under engine (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working centre stop lamp (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 64,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and badly cracked across tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 55,007 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

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

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

Oil leak possibly oil filter

Pass 30 Dec 2013 46,604 miles

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

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

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

oil leak possibly from oil filter

Pass 27 Dec 2012 36,034 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak possibly from oil filter or pressure switch

Pass 30 Dec 2011 26,575 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 17,387 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,034 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges and 3/4mm tread remaining

Pass 4 Sep 2008 11,223 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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MF55 HAE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MF55 HAE, 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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MF55 HAE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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