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HK05 TXX

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,815 mi
Last recorded80,815 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 TXX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 80,815 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 75,140 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 75,138 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 67,348 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2023 67,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 63,131 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 63,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault intermittently during test (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 62,557 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2020 62,492 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,275 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,778 miles

Both front top suspension mounts have slight movement in bushes..

Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,135 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,160 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,657 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,852 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 45,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 22 May 2012 40,619 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 40,619 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 35,033 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 29,647 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 24,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 18,729 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 TXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc 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 TXX, 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 TXX registered?

HK05 TXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is HK05 TXX safe to buy?

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