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HG05 SOE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,377 mi
Last recorded91,377 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 91,377 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi joint deteriated

Fail 7 Nov 2025 91,377 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi joint deteriated

Pass 26 Oct 2024 88,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 86,857 miles

Nearside Front ABS sensor ring cracked

just passed parking brake efficiency

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 9 Aug 2023 86,857 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ABS sensor ring cracked

just passed parking brake efficiency

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 11 Aug 2022 80,553 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 80,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 71,290 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Fail 3 Aug 2021 71,189 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer on joining clamp holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2020 67,029 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

sill covers fitted covering outer sills

Fail 18 Jun 2020 67,027 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 51%, left lower reading (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

sill covers fitted covering outer sills

Pass 21 May 2019 66,982 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 64,963 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre outer side wall cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 14 May 2018 64,915 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven 38% imbalance on application (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre outer side wall cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,541 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall slightly perishing

Fail 28 Apr 2017 62,541 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall slightly perishing

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

Pass 10 May 2016 60,719 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 58,799 miles

27% imbalance on front service brake on application

Pass 14 May 2014 56,062 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 56,062 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 53,736 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 51,715 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 51,715 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 46,638 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 39,596 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 36,812 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 36,812 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 28,609 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 28,609 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Fail 17 May 2008 28,580 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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 SOE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SOE, 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 SOE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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