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SO55 HHL

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,232 mi
Last recorded68,232 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 HHL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,232 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 51,723 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED

REAR BRAKES LOW

Fail 13 Apr 2019 51,723 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED

REAR BRAKES LOW

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 49,532 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion radiator lower mounting cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,616 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracks in outer wall & tread

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracks in outer wall & tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,503 miles

Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 41,503 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,078 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,806 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 33,150 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 33,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,512 miles

rear brake discs are showing corrosion

slight play in os and ns front top strutt mounts.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 27,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs are showing corrosion

slight play in os and ns front top strutt mounts.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 22,392 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 16,946 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 11,575 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 5,912 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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SO55 HHL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SO55 HHL, 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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SO55 HHL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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