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HJ05 UUP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,536 mi
Last recorded72,536 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 UUP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 72,536 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 72,529 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 71,565 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 70,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 69,504 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 68,231 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 68,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 67,137 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,347 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 63,844 miles

Central Rear Brake light inoperative.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 63,844 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake light inoperative.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 57,773 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Jan 2017 50,519 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 45,146 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 15 Feb 2016 45,146 miles

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

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

Offside worn inner and outer edge

brake fluid close to min

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 40,902 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2014 35,194 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 27,789 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 27,789 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,201 miles

nearside front strut slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2011 18,993 miles

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

o/s/rear coil sprin g rubber fitted incorectly

Fail 7 Feb 2011 18,993 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s/rear coil sprin g rubber fitted incorectly

Pass 16 Feb 2010 15,193 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 10,860 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 6,868 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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HJ05 UUP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HJ05 UUP, 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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HJ05 UUP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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