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HG05 YRU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,567 mi
Last recorded86,567 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 YRU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 86,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 86,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 72,920 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 58,821 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 46,885 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 42,901 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 40,014 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 37,737 miles

Battery lose

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 35,527 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,657 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 32,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 30,311 miles

Rear both rear tyres outer wall perishing and have cracks no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection advise change

unable to see front and rear brake pads may be wearing thin

Fail 25 Jun 2016 30,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear both rear tyres outer wall perishing and have cracks no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection advise change

unable to see front and rear brake pads may be wearing thin

Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,256 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 26,230 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 26,230 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,530 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 23,530 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,063 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,300 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 16,410 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 16,345 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 15,291 miles

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

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 YRU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YRU, 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 YRU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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