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ST55 HNO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,431 mi
Last recorded46,431 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 HNO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 46,431 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 45,574 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 43,553 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 43,553 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 40,915 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 38,414 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 35,485 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 32,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 32,598 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 29,957 miles

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

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

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

o/s front abs ring broken

Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,957 miles

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

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

o/s front abs ring broken

Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,070 miles

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 28 Oct 2009 27,069 miles

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

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,457 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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ST55 HNO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST55 HNO, 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 ST55 HNO registered?

ST55 HNO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is ST55 HNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 HNO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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