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HG05 KTN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,268 mi
Last recorded177,268 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 KTN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 177,268 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 161,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 161,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 155,451 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 146,069 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 135,994 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 135,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 120,227 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 120,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 106,384 miles

All seat belts slightly slow to retract

Both front top strut mounts have play in

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 26 Apr 2011 92,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 92,702 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 77,747 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 61,479 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 43,970 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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HG05 KTN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG05 KTN registered?

HG05 KTN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is HG05 KTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 KTN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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