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MW55 JHE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,450 mi
Last recorded76,450 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 76,450 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorted

nearside rear outer sill/body corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 76,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorted

nearside rear outer sill/body corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,271 miles

exhaust front flexi slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 72,271 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust front flexi slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 68,071 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,545 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 63,545 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,907 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2015 60,907 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2014 50,319 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,565 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)

tracking may need attention

Fail 3 Jun 2013 39,565 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

tracking may need attention

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 7 Jun 2012 31,566 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Jun 2011 23,863 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch liner damaged

nearside front of vehicle accident damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2010 21,478 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 19,474 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 14,555 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 14,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 JHE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JHE, 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 JHE registered?

MW55 JHE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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