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HG05 SPX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,823 mi
Last recorded81,823 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 SPX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 81,823 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

bonnet secondary catch stiff

Pass 29 May 2018 76,574 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 70,191 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall badly cracked

bonnet release catch stiff to operate

both head light lenses deteriorated

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2017 70,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wall badly cracked

bonnet release catch stiff to operate

both head light lenses deteriorated

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,420 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking, wear on edge

Rear discs minor rust

both front inner arch covers broken

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted

bonnet catch/safety catch assembly stiff in operation

Fail 31 May 2016 64,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking, wear on edge

Rear discs minor rust

both front inner arch covers broken

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted

bonnet catch/safety catch assembly stiff in operation

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,178 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 24 Mar 2015 56,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,790 miles

unable to see true condition of all brake pads.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 48,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

unable to see true condition of all brake pads.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front wipers poor condition - BORDERLINE PASS

offside front tyre worn very low oter edge

Fail 31 Aug 2011 42,751 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,751 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,615 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,581 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,096 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 SPX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

HG05 SPX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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