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HG05 KUD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,712 mi
Last recorded93,712 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 KUD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 93,712 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 93,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 86,412 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 May 2018 86,412 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 80,004 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)

Fail 24 May 2017 80,004 miles

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

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 25 May 2016 74,187 miles

Carcass deterioration to o/s/r tyre

General corrosion to rear suspension coil springs and components

Some run out to n/s/r tyre

All tyres very under inflated 18-20 psi

Fail 25 May 2016 74,187 miles

Carcass deterioration to o/s/r tyre

General corrosion to rear suspension coil springs and components

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release All rear buckles obstructed (5.2.5a)

Some run out to n/s/r tyre

All tyres very under inflated 18-20 psi

Pass 20 May 2015 67,486 miles

Light corrosion to suspension components

Some corrosion to rear coil springs

Some deterioration to o/s/r tyre carcass

Pass 27 May 2014 60,077 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)

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

small stone chips front screen

Pass 28 May 2013 53,021 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 44,593 miles

General corrosion to rear axle beam and components

Rear arches muddy, preventing full examination

Rear brake pads 50%

Some imbalance to front brakes

Fail 21 May 2012 44,589 miles

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

Brake warning illuminated

Front disc and pads worn to service limits

General corrosion to rear axle beam and components

Noise from n/s/f brake

Rear arches muddy, preventing full examination

Rear brake pads 50%

Some imbalance to front brakes

Unable to see outer brake pads

Pass 24 May 2011 37,261 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 37,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 29,558 miles

N/s wiper deteriorating

O/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 May 2009 24,067 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 18,626 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 KUD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KUD, 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 KUD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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