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HT05 TVW

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,575 mi
Last recorded74,575 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 TVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 74,575 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 74,575 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 67,337 miles

Center brake lights not working

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 61,202 miles

General underbody corrosion present

High level brake lights not working

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

Nearside inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear handbrake effort low

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

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 1 Dec 2023 61,200 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion present

High level brake lights not working

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

Nearside inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear handbrake effort low

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

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 9 Dec 2022 56,513 miles

General under body corrosion present

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

Nearside front inner CV boot leaking

Fail 9 Dec 2022 56,513 miles

General under body corrosion present

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside front inner CV boot leaking

Pass 14 Dec 2021 50,504 miles

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease

n/s/f worn close and wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit and bold inner edge

rust and corrosion in various places

Fail 30 Nov 2021 50,339 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease

n/s/f worn close and wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit and bold inner edge

rust and corrosion in various places

Pass 25 Nov 2020 42,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 38,201 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 36,114 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly : - keep in check.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 34,873 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 33,822 miles

both front top suspension mounts have slight play in bushes..

Fail 28 Nov 2016 33,821 miles

Offside rear brake binding possible brake caliper siezed (3.7.B.1)

both front top suspension mounts have slight play in bushes..

Pass 25 Nov 2015 32,015 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 30,389 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 28,823 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 25,748 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 22,894 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,052 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,577 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,931 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,717 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 TVW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

HT05 TVW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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