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HN05 NTE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,040 mi
Last recorded93,040 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 NTE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 93,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 85,023 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 81,912 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 81,400 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 81,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,193 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing un evenly. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil stains (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,975 miles

Nearside Rear foot and parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 2 Dec 2020 66,975 miles

Nearside Rear foot and parking brake effort slightly low

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 59,275 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 59,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend new (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

dampness around o.s.r brake caliper, recommend further investigation

Pass 19 Jun 2018 54,760 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, recommend new (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 50,291 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,282 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 47,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 40,621 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 40,578 miles

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

Oil leak

offside wiper blade split

Fail 1 Apr 2014 38,508 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,508 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,515 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,442 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,396 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,216 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,859 miles

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

offside front tyre damage to sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,887 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 NTE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HN05 NTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN05 NTE registered?

HN05 NTE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is HN05 NTE safe to buy?

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