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MW55 JHA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,938 mi
Last recorded111,938 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 JHA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2018 111,938 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 97,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 81,946 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 65,531 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 65,531 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,568 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 49,495 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,593 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 37,428 miles

ADVISE FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

ADVISE N/S/R +O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBERS STARTING TO LEAK

ADVISE PLAY IN O/S/F TOP STRUT MOUNTING

Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,707 miles

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

both front wipers worn

Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,282 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 20,751 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 JHA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JHA, 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 JHA registered?

MW55 JHA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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