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PK55 HBO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,386 mi
Last recorded81,386 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 HBO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 81,386 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 81,386 miles

Front Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,160 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 77,160 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 74,474 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,895 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 68,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

No. Plate LH lamp came on when boot shut

Fail 9 Sep 2014 63,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

No. Plate LH lamp came on when boot shut

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 57,588 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 57,588 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,392 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,214 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 36,214 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,671 miles

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

o/s/f small cut across tread

Pass 25 Sep 2008 22,525 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 22,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HBO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 PK55 HBO, 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 HBO registered?

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

Is PK55 HBO safe to buy?

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