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EF05 HCH

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,854 mi
Last recorded66,854 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 HCH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 66,854 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 66,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 64,621 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 62,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 59,767 miles

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

rear brake pads not assessed due to wheel configuration

Pass 14 Dec 2021 57,494 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,590 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 55,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 52,740 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water in lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

near side rear lens damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2019 52,740 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water in lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

near side rear lens damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2018 51,051 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 49,131 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 46,565 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 43,278 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2014 39,733 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Jun 2013 36,986 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 33,095 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 28,936 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,123 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,228 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 16,986 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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EF05 HCH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF05 HCH, 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 EF05 HCH registered?

EF05 HCH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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