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HD05 LFH

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,397 mi
Last recorded71,397 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 71,397 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 71,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 67,662 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 67,654 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 62,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 62,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 55,522 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 51,112 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 51,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment siezed (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 47,650 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 44,280 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 42,400 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 42,400 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 40,727 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 37,088 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 37,088 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,344 miles

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

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

oil warning light on

Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,754 miles

o/s/f tyer wearing on inner ege

Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,624 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 24,488 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 21,243 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 19,037 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,156 miles

Offside 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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HD05 LFH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 HD05 LFH, 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 LFH registered?

HD05 LFH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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