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MW55 HGZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,985 mi
Last recorded94,985 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 HGZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 94,985 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 94,985 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2024 85,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 75,469 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 75,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 65,945 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 65,820 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 54,376 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 54,364 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 54,182 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 54,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 50,858 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 47,198 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland o/s n/s (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 43,183 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 39,310 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,287 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 30,851 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 26,702 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 22,256 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 17,919 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 13,408 miles

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

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

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 HGZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HGZ, 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 HGZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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