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HN05 WOB

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,714 mi
Last recorded102,714 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 102,714 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 11 May 2018 100,751 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Central Stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre damaged on side wall

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil level below minimum on dipstick

Fail 9 May 2018 100,739 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Central Stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre damaged on side wall

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil level below minimum on dipstick

Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,928 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , parking brakes 12 % o/s lower

Note ; Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Tyres ; n/s/f side wall damaged , o/s/r has an object in tread , edge of permitted repair zone , n/s/r areas of tread at wear limit bars

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 19 Apr 2016 78,975 miles

Battery ; incorrect battery fitted , clamp required

Brakes ; front brake discs worn

Brakes ; front brake pads low worn to 3-4 mm

Brakes ; imbalance on front brake 12 % , imbalance on rear brakes 10 %

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 19 Apr 2016 78,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery ; incorrect battery fitted , clamp required

Brakes ; imbalance on front brake 12 % , imbalance on rear brakes 10 %

Suspension ; n/s/f anti-roll bar link slight play at lower ball joint

Tyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f secondary tread balding inner edge

Tyres ; n/s/r valve stem perished

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,159 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,510 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 63,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,606 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,332 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 44,096 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 44,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,474 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2010 35,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,436 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,928 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 WOB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WOB, 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 WOB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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