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NH05 HJA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,615 mi
Last recorded83,615 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 HJA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 83,615 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 83,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165-60-14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,313 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,239 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 72,239 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,916 miles

large splits to offside rear tyre but no cords showing

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2015 68,898 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

large splits to offside rear tyre but no cords showing

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2015 68,852 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,325 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 61,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,854 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 53,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,998 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,372 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,666 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 31,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 19,567 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 10,871 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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NH05 HJA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NH05 HJA, 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 NH05 HJA registered?

NH05 HJA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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