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FE05 HVT

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

87,849 mi
Last recorded87,849 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 HVT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 87,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear sill corroded slightly

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2026 87,737 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end locking nut loose (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre bald on edge

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

Rear axle bush's cracking

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 83,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower inner sill area has corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2025 83,408 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower inner sill area has corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2024 80,339 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 76,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 75,006 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2022 75,005 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel 50kg (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2021 72,776 miles

both front tyres worn / bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2020 69,505 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 11 Feb 2019 65,273 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 62,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,381 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

general under body wear

Fail 2 Mar 2017 59,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

general under body wear

Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,474 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 56,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,063 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre perished/aged

Fail 17 Feb 2015 56,063 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre perished/aged

Fail 24 Feb 2014 49,849 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,849 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,506 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 46,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear tyre low on pressure and just on legal limits

Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,736 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 40,736 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 33,112 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,112 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,912 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 23,148 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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FE05 HVT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FE05 HVT, 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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FE05 HVT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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