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HG05 AHP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,517 mi
Last recorded79,517 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 AHP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 79,517 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,456 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 76,456 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working 510 bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SP16 wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SP22 wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,989 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,679 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Oil leak around filter area ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 64,677 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement parking brake mechanism siezed (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Oil leak around filter area ()

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2017 59,824 miles

Offside Front tyre- perishing,has slight cut on tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm 165/60/14 (perishing) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 55,266 miles

both front tyres splitting

both rear tyres badly perished splitting and getting low

Fail 10 Mar 2016 55,266 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres splitting

both rear tyres badly perished splitting and getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, perishing, 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, perishing, 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake slightly binding

Unable to check offside rear seat belt, child seat fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 53,985 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, perishing, 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, perishing, 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake slightly binding

Unable to check offside rear seat belt, child seat fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 49,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres perishing on outer side walls

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 24 Oct 2014 49,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres perishing on outer side walls

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 8 Oct 2013 45,762 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,612 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 38,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2010 30,579 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 22,524 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 22,159 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,407 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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HG05 AHP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HG05 AHP, 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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HG05 AHP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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