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HT05 GWE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,988 mi
Last recorded111,988 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 GWE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 111,988 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 109,956 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 107,992 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 107,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 107,384 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 105,280 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 103,055 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 103,055 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 101,745 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,537 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 97,444 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 97,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,300 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,580 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 77,245 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,814 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,576 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,776 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,806 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 28,266 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 28,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 GWE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GWE, 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 GWE registered?

HT05 GWE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is HT05 GWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 GWE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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