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HK05 TXN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,669 mi
Last recorded98,669 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 TXN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 98,669 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Aug 2023 98,669 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2022 92,122 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,407 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 80,433 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 77,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 70,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 70,817 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 66,062 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 58,988 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 52,591 miles

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

Nearside Front worn on inner edge and close to limit

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2015 52,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front worn on inner edge and close to limit

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,330 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 12 Aug 2014 45,330 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 41,740 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 41,740 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 34,989 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,282 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,707 miles

all four tyres are perished ,both fronts worn on edges.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 14,015 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 8,857 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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HK05 TXN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TXN, 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 TXN registered?

HK05 TXN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is HK05 TXN safe to buy?

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