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HT05 EAK

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,278 mi
Last recorded51,278 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 51,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 49,478 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 49,478 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2024 46,912 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 46,912 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 44,260 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 43,686 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 42,580 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 41,639 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 40,222 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 38,457 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 37,277 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 35,620 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 34,543 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,544 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,038 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,891 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,555 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 31,555 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,125 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,557 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 14,059 miles

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

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 EAK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HT05 EAK, 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 HT05 EAK registered?

HT05 EAK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is HT05 EAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 EAK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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