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HN05 WOU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,489 mi
Last recorded126,489 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 WOU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 126,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 126,484 miles

Front Oil sump pan corroded

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 120,547 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 120,547 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 113,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 113,550 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 111,139 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 111,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 109,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2017 107,258 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

centre stop light not working

front brakes req service

Fail 18 Jan 2017 107,254 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

centre stop light not working

front brakes req service

Pass 9 Jan 2016 104,701 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 104,701 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 102,001 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 95,495 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 88,234 miles

osf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2013 88,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 80,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs lipped & worn

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2012 80,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs lipped & worn

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,574 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 58,051 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 46,670 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 34,111 miles

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

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 WOU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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