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HN05 HFK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,678 mi
Last recorded111,678 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 HFK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 111,678 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch (8.4.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 May 2018 111,677 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch (8.4.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 99,973 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 15 May 2017 99,973 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 May 2016 83,662 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 83,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2015 67,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2015 67,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 53,463 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 38,291 miles

3 x hub caps missing

condition of front pads unknown(limited vision)

side stitching of offside front seat belt worn,advise renewing asap

Pass 9 May 2012 23,119 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 23,119 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre splitting on sidewall

Pass 11 May 2011 8,146 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 7,494 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 6,819 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 5,608 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 5,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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HN05 HFK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN05 HFK, 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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HN05 HFK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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