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FV05 HBG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,356 mi
Last recorded41,356 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 HBG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 41,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Age related corrosion under vehicle

Clutch pedal stiff/sticking

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded At top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded At top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Top mount play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 39,482 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 39,482 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 37,258 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 36,187 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 36,187 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 35,112 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both / n/s heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 35,112 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both / n/s heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 34,145 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 31,008 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 31,008 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper split

Pass 14 Jun 2019 29,733 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 28,776 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 27,662 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 27,662 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 26,142 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 22,700 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 19,634 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,045 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 14,293 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 12,109 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 9,490 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 7,248 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 5,206 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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FV05 HBG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV05 HBG, 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 FV05 HBG registered?

FV05 HBG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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