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MW55 HGA

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,274 mi
Last recorded47,274 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 HGA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 47,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 42,516 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 39,757 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing weathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 39,755 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing weathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

advise oil level low

Pass 9 Dec 2020 35,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise o/s mirror damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2019 29,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall weathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 29,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall weathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 23,685 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 19,583 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 19,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 13,092 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 9,893 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 8,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2013 8,518 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 8,159 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 7,882 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 7,441 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 6,709 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2008 5,365 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 5,364 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 HGA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGA, 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 HGA registered?

MW55 HGA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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