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HT05 EBG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,173 mi
Last recorded64,173 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 EBG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 64,173 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 63,979 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 63,749 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Apr 2024 63,749 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 63,072 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 62,069 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 61,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 55,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 55,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 48,004 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit slightly insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2018 48,004 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit slightly insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2017 43,392 miles

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

slight movement in both front upper suspension mounts

Fail 10 Oct 2017 43,392 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight movement in both front upper suspension mounts

Pass 14 Oct 2016 37,572 miles

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 14 Oct 2016 37,572 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 9 Oct 2015 33,405 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 27,992 miles

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

a// pads worn

Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,594 miles

o/r/s tyre perished

Fail 27 Jun 2013 21,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to nearside rear body & door

slight play in both front top mounts.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 21,979 miles

damage to nearside rear body & door

slight play in both front top mounts.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,079 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 15,751 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 12,662 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 9,863 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 7,817 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 EBG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EBG, 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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What year was HT05 EBG registered?

HT05 EBG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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