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HT05 FTZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,447 mi
Last recorded26,447 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 26,447 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 22,395 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 22,043 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 21,708 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 21,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,216 miles

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

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

battery loose

Pass 23 Jun 2014 16,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F tyre wearing on edge

centre brake light not working but can't see if connected

Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,270 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 13,546 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 13,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2011 11,593 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,918 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 8,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 8,075 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 6,437 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 FTZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FTZ, 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 FTZ registered?

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

Is HT05 FTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 FTZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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