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2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · HG55 RZC

HG55 RZC

2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 92,572 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2023.

Make & Model
KIA PICANTO
Year / Origin
2005 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 01 Feb 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
92,572 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 01 Feb 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1099cc

HG55 RZC Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 05/04/2023
  • 92,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 4 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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HG55 RZC Mileage History

  1. 20/10/200816,702 mi
  2. 20/10/200816,702 mi
  3. 08/02/201023,023 mi+6,321 mi
  4. 04/02/201129,147 mi+6,124 mi
  5. 04/02/201129,147 mi
  6. 01/03/201236,298 mi+7,151 mi
  7. 25/02/201343,091 mi+6,793 mi
  8. 19/02/201448,033 mi+4,942 mi
  9. 19/02/201448,033 mi
  10. 11/02/201553,141 mi+5,108 mi
  11. 11/02/201553,141 mi
  12. 05/02/201658,445 mi+5,304 mi
  13. 05/02/201658,445 mi
  14. 28/02/201764,699 mi+6,254 mi
  15. 21/02/201871,251 mi+6,552 mi
  16. 27/02/201978,027 mi+6,776 mi
  17. 21/01/202082,901 mi+4,874 mi
  18. 21/01/202082,906 mi+5 mi
  19. 13/01/202184,531 mi+1,625 mi
  20. 02/02/202285,890 mi+1,359 mi
  21. 05/04/202392,572 mi+6,682 mi

Average of roughly 5,248 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

HG55 RZC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Oct 2026, 08:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Picanto (HG55 RZC) between October 2008 and April 2023.

The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 05 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.

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