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HD05 LFV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,699 mi
Last recorded133,699 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 LFV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 133,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 121,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 112,633 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 104,248 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2019 104,223 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2018 94,746 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 85,635 miles

Offside Front tyre low tread

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear fog light lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre low tread

coolant low

Fail 12 Oct 2017 85,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake discs corroded

coolant level low

nearside rear fog light lens damaged

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 29 Sep 2016 70,914 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 70,913 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 61,693 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 61,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,885 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,787 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear discs surface rust

rear pads low

Fail 25 Sep 2013 54,787 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear discs surface rust

rear exhaust blow

rear pads low

Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,963 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 51,961 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake (travels)

n/s/f tyre worn VERY low on edges

o/s/f tyre worn VERY low on edges(devoid of tread)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,211 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,849 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 42,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,511 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 36,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,837 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 LFV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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