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SO55 HHS

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

47,648 mi
Last recorded47,648 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 47,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 47,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL CRACKED TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 46,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule AT BANJO PIPE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule AT BANJO PIPE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 46,161 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END SPLIT PIN MISSING (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule AT BANJO PIPE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule AT BANJO PIPE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 44,673 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 44,673 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 43,153 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT SLIGHTLY WORN

REAR AXLE CORRODING

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 43,151 miles

Brake performance not tested due to corroded pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex deteriorated system corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front suspension top mount slightly worn

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front wings (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cannot fully inspect front and rear brake pads

slight corrosion rear axle

Pass 16 Dec 2021 41,688 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 16 Dec 2021 41,688 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 11 Dec 2020 40,278 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

BOTH SIDE FLASHERS DISCOLOURING

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 38,638 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 35,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 33,233 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 30,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 27,309 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 27,309 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 24,376 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 24,376 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 21,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 18,312 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 16,024 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 14,052 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 11,743 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 9,051 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 HHS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HHS, 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 HHS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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