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HT05 WPO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

14,748 mi
Last recorded14,748 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 WPO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 14,748 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 14,587 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 14,113 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 13,416 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 12,541 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 11,448 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 10,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 10,472 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 10,145 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 9,919 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 9,577 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 9,182 miles

battery insecure

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jul 2014 8,583 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

battery loose

Fail 25 Jun 2013 8,388 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 8,388 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 7,105 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 6,007 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 5,454 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 4,500 miles

battery insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2008 3,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 3,540 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 WPO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WPO, 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 WPO registered?

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

Is HT05 WPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 WPO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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