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PY05 HJU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,311 mi
Last recorded89,311 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 HJU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2019 89,311 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently secondary catch inoperative, heavily damaged and corroded. (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between mid and rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both front brake backing plates heavily corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 77,103 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 77,103 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,246 miles

2front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,346 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,176 miles

both wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Jan 2015 48,317 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Jan 2015 48,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,735 miles

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

handbrake lever has small amount of free play

Fail 21 Jan 2014 43,735 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

handbrake lever has small amount of free play

Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,614 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 41,211 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2012 41,211 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2011 35,376 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 35,376 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 25,405 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 25,405 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,524 miles

unable to see front and rear brake pads through wheels

Pass 12 Jun 2008 9,039 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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PY05 HJU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PY05 HJU, 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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PY05 HJU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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