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PE05 HYM

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,951 mi
Last recorded101,951 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 HYM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 101,951 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 95,592 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 93,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump slightly porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing thin and condition is deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 91,170 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 91,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 89,007 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 82,334 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 82,026 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 74,245 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 74,245 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 64,364 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 64,364 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,659 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,234 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 54,234 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,382 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 47,382 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,597 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,773 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,284 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,617 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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PE05 HYM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PE05 HYM, 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 PE05 HYM registered?

PE05 HYM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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