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HG54 NTN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,782 mi
Last recorded86,782 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 NTN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 86,782 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 83,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 75,956 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 75,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 69,704 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 69,700 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 64,375 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 58,442 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 53,075 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 53,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 47,998 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 45,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel slightly stiff when rotated by hand

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 45,940 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel slightly stiff when rotated by hand

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 40,455 miles

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 15 Jan 2016 33,561 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 31,418 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,258 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 27,542 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 25,726 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 23,378 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 20,137 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 15,641 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 12,514 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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HG54 NTN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HG54 NTN, 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 HG54 NTN registered?

HG54 NTN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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