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PE55 HNB

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,202 mi
Last recorded64,202 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 HNB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 64,202 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shocker top (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 64,201 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed full exhaust system corroded and blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shocker top (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 59,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 56,323 miles

All 4 tyres have light cracking in treads

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bottom of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Secondary bonnet catch sticking

Pass 3 Dec 2020 54,877 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

bonnet secondry catch sticking

Pass 3 Dec 2019 53,213 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 53,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour SIDE REPEATER NEARLY WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush moves up and down when tested (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour SIDE REPEATER NEARLY WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 49,759 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch peddle rubber split

Pass 18 Dec 2017 45,453 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 45,246 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 41,944 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 38,535 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 34,848 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 31,607 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 28,518 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)

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Pass 12 Nov 2011 25,391 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 22,386 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 18,646 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 14,772 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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PE55 HNB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PE55 HNB, 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 PE55 HNB registered?

PE55 HNB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is PE55 HNB safe to buy?

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