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MF55 HKO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,107 mi
Last recorded58,107 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 HKO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 58,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 56,346 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 56,344 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,861 miles

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 55,861 miles

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

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,733 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 54,723 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 53,730 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 53,730 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 52,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,571 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 50,571 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,933 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,296 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 47,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,005 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,933 miles

tyre size 165/70/14

nearside rear tyre has cut to the tread across the tyre not deep enough to expose the ply/cords

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,873 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 HKO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HKO, 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 HKO registered?

MF55 HKO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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