MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,032 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both Rear Tyres Perished
EML showing intermittently
Engine coolant below minimum level
Exhaust Front Flexible Piece In Poor Condition
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened and offside (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
EML showing intermittently
Engine coolant below minimum level
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened and offside (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
exhaust starting to corrode
osr tyre cracking in outer tyre wall
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
exhaust starting to corrode
osr tyre cracking in outer tyre wall
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
check engine light on
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine light on
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine warning light on
osr brake disc badly corroded on inside edge
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MW55 HFY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 HFY, 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 MW55 HFY registered?
MW55 HFY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 December 2005.
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