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SO55 HHN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,365 mi
Last recorded41,365 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 HHN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 41,365 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Dec 2016 41,360 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Sep 2015 38,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 38,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 38,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 35,284 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 35,284 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 30,943 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 27,725 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 24,045 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 20,021 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 15,934 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 HHN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HHN, 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 SO55 HHN registered?

SO55 HHN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is SO55 HHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 HHN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO55 HHN have outstanding finance?

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