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HK05 OVW

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,556 mi
Last recorded56,556 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 OVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 56,556 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 56,471 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 51,715 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 47,288 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 44,697 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 44,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 44,595 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Wipers Poor

Pass 2 Sep 2020 42,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 42,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 39,749 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 35,327 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 26,685 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 26,685 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 20,285 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 18,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 18,306 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 17,094 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 15,322 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 13,766 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 11,892 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 10,062 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 8,125 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 5,910 miles

near side front outer tyre wall damaged

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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HK05 OVW 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 78.3%.

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 HK05 OVW, 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 HK05 OVW registered?

HK05 OVW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is HK05 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 OVW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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