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HD05 FJZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,527 mi
Last recorded40,527 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 FJZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 40,527 miles

Nearside parking brake low effort

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 40,519 miles

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

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

Nearside parking brake low effort

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 32,958 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear + centre seatbelt not tested due to dog bed

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 30,588 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Need inspecting (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant low

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Unable to test nsr + centre belt due to dog bed

Pass 16 Sep 2022 27,326 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Dog carry box fitted which also stops the inspection of the centre rear belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2021 24,524 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 22,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old 2010 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2013 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2007 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 20,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre 12 years old

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

Fail 16 May 2019 20,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre 12 years old

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

Pass 31 May 2018 19,034 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 17,633 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 16,304 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,963 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 13,564 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 12,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 12,133 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 10,708 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,131 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 7,653 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 6,297 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 4,622 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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HD05 FJZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HD05 FJZ, 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 HD05 FJZ registered?

HD05 FJZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is HD05 FJZ safe to buy?

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