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MW55 HFY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,032 mi
Last recorded72,032 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 HFY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 72,032 miles

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)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 72,024 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 68,878 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 68,878 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 65,633 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

check engine light on

Pass 21 Dec 2012 58,149 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 58,149 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 48,428 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 48,428 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,300 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 42,300 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,001 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,373 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 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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