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PK55 HBJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

17,850 mi
Last recorded17,850 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 17,850 miles

Offside Front slight movement in o/s/f top mount

Rear rear half of exhaust heavily corroded, but not leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2024 17,030 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 16,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 15,382 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 14,104 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 14,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 13,999 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 13,994 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 13,607 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 13,230 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 12,798 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 12,334 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 11,409 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 10,501 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 9,455 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 8,475 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 7,275 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 6,148 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 4,773 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 HBJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HBJ, 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 PK55 HBJ registered?

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

Is PK55 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK55 HBJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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