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MW55 HFK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,699 mi
Last recorded50,699 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 HFK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 50,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

general underbody components corroded

headlamp lenses slightly clouded

Fail 13 Oct 2025 50,699 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

general underbody components corroded

headlamp lenses slightly clouded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 49,792 miles

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

general underbody components corroded

headlamps slightly clouded

slight wear front tyre inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2023 46,243 miles

general underbody components corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2023 46,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

general underbody components corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2022 44,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underbody components corroded

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 18 Oct 2022 44,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underbody components corroded

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 27 Oct 2021 43,301 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

both off side & near side track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorating but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 26 Oct 2021 43,301 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section coming apart (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Rear wiper smearing

both off side & near side track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorating but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 13 Oct 2020 41,952 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexible joint coming apart (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 41,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached De-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexible joint coming apart (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 41,445 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 41,445 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 39,103 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 39,103 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 19 Oct 2017 33,207 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 33,207 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm+ctacked

Pass 18 Oct 2016 29,640 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 27,150 miles

rear tyres are cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2015 27,150 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres are cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2014 23,763 miles

front tyres are worn to 1.6mm advise replacement and tracking

n/s wiper blade is split at the ends

rear tyres are starting to crack

slight drag on o/s rear wheel advise rectify

slight engine oil leak

slight movement in o/s front suspension top mounting

wear on front brake discs

Pass 25 Oct 2013 22,217 miles

engine management light is on

front tyres are worn to 2mm on the insides advise rotation and tracking

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,135 miles

front tyres are worn unevenly advise tracking

slight drag on n/s rear wheel advise rectify

slight movement in n/s front suspension top mounting

Pass 15 Oct 2011 18,593 miles

advise tracking front tyres are wearing unevenly

slight movement in o/s front suspension top mounting

Pass 16 Oct 2010 14,627 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 14,627 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn to limit (1.6mm)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 10,728 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 30 Oct 2008 7,974 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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MW55 HFK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MW55 HFK, 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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MW55 HFK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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