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HN05 HFU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,534 mi
Last recorded63,534 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 HFU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 63,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

slight movement front strut top mounts

Fail 5 Dec 2025 63,534 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

slight movement front strut top mounts

Pass 13 Dec 2024 59,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes before flex hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust flex section deteriorated /still gas tight

slight play front strut top mounts

Fail 21 Nov 2024 59,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended missing/behind trim panel (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes before flex hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

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

front exhaust flex section deteriorated/still gas tight

slight play front strut top mounts

Pass 4 Dec 2023 56,214 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 56,214 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 52,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 48,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 48,198 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 43,407 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 43,407 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 34,619 miles

oil filter leaking oil advise new filter before damage is done to engine

Fail 3 Jul 2019 34,619 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil filter leaking oil advise new filter before damage is done to engine

Pass 23 Jul 2018 33,420 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil level below minimum

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,231 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,397 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,806 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 17,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 16,756 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 15,339 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,778 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 12,835 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,060 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 8,844 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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HN05 HFU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN05 HFU, 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 HFU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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