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HG05 KTF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,723 mi
Last recorded52,723 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 KTF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 52,723 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 52,723 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 45,213 miles

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

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

wear in brake discs. unable to see brake pads. corrosion in underbody

Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,567 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 38,499 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 36,186 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 36,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,115 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,291 miles

rear tyres cracking on treads

Pass 28 Jun 2013 23,007 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 17,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres starting to show their age

Pass 5 Jul 2011 14,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,997 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 13,029 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 12,274 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 11,000 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 KTF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KTF, 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 HG05 KTF registered?

HG05 KTF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is HG05 KTF safe to buy?

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