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HN05 WPE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,096 mi
Last recorded66,096 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 WPE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 66,096 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 66,096 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 65,256 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 65,026 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper damp

Fail 22 Oct 2018 65,020 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper damp

Pass 1 Nov 2017 62,481 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 59,143 miles

rear coil springs corroded

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 17 Dec 2015 56,925 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 54,156 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 52,081 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front top suspension mounts have slght play

clutch pedal very stiff

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Jan 2014 51,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,234 miles

airbag light on

front drop link ball joints slight play

osf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2013 47,233 miles

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

airbag light on

front drop link ball joints slight play

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,893 miles

clutch low

front discs & pads worn

Pass 1 Feb 2011 35,423 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,077 miles

nsr tyre perished

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 19,707 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 8,317 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 WPE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WPE, 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 WPE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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