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MF55 HKE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,898 mi
Last recorded115,898 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 HKE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 115,898 miles

Front Exhaust flexi pipe slightly damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper worn

Pass 21 Mar 2019 101,912 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers parking to high (3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Mar 2019 101,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers parking to high (3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Mar 2018 89,051 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 89,051 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,877 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 78,481 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 65,647 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 52,958 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 52,958 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,951 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 15 Sep 2008 34,944 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

low pressure o/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

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 HKE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF55 HKE, 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 MF55 HKE registered?

MF55 HKE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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