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PK55 HBG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,864 mi
Last recorded80,864 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 HBG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 80,864 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 73,415 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 62,398 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 62,397 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 48,656 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 37,297 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 35,193 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 35,193 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 32,526 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 271,122 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 26,388 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 24,208 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 22,283 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 20,261 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 18,226 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 16,852 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 15,148 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 13,398 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 13,395 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 10,611 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,415 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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PK55 HBG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PK55 HBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK55 HBG registered?

PK55 HBG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is PK55 HBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK55 HBG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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