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HD05 LFP

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,230 mi
Last recorded82,230 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 LFP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 82,230 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 26 May 2026 82,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 30 May 2025 73,214 miles

Nearside Inner steering rack gaiter securing clip loose

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

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

Offside Inner steering rack gaiter securing clip loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 73,214 miles

Nearside Inner steering rack gaiter securing clip loose

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

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

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

Offside Inner steering rack gaiter securing clip loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 64,275 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Inner steering rack gaiter securing clip loose

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

Offside Inner steering rack gaiter securing clip loose

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 50,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside steering rack gaiter securing clip loose

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside steering rack gaiter securing clip loose

Pass 1 Jun 2022 39,033 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Jun 2021 27,863 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 24,314 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 23,906 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 23,222 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 22,581 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 21,852 miles

slight perishing (cracking) of offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2015 21,029 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 20,636 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 20,143 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,759 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 17,064 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 13,978 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 10,538 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 7,526 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 LFP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 LFP, 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 LFP registered?

HD05 LFP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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