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PL05 HBP

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,554 mi
Last recorded56,554 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 HBP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 56,554 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 56,554 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both aims adjusted to pass (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,242 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 54,805 miles

Offside Front tyre low edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 53,359 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mileage incorrectly entered last year, advised by DVSA Norwich to amend/correct this year

Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,100 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,387 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,665 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 47,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 45,433 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,849 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,095 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 30,267 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 24,605 miles

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

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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PL05 HBP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PL05 HBP, 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 PL05 HBP registered?

PL05 HBP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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