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HT05 EAG

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,027 mi
Last recorded78,027 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 EAG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 78,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 78,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,128 miles

Rear wiper in poor condition

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

obstruction removed

Fail 18 Aug 2016 67,126 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wiper in poor condition

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

obstruction removed

Pass 16 Sep 2015 57,675 miles

fault on clutch

obstruction removed

Fail 16 Sep 2015 57,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fault on clutch

obstruction removed

Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,406 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch faulty

rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 44,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,293 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

clutch very stiff & worn

Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,818 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,408 miles

nearside rear light lense has slight damage

Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,688 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 26,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 22,529 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 18,042 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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HT05 EAG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HT05 EAG, 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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HT05 EAG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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