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HG05 KTU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

100,993 mi
Last recorded100,993 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 KTU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 100,993 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlight lenses slightly poor

Fail 27 Jun 2019 100,993 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlight lenses slightly poor

Fail 10 May 2019 100,814 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2018 87,231 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 84,219 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 May 2017 84,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,929 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 81,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,994 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 78,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 76,709 miles

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

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

deformation of tread on offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2014 76,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

deformation of tread on offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,938 miles

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

bonnet catch mech.stiff

Fail 4 Apr 2013 73,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

bonnet catch mech.stiff

Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Mar 2012 73,824 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 May 2011 64,714 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 64,500 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,799 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 35,361 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 35,356 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,645 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 26,581 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 KTU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 HG05 KTU, 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 KTU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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