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HT05 WPZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,915 mi
Last recorded37,915 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 WPZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 37,915 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 34,939 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. very low efficiency on o/s rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 32,115 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 29,877 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 28,336 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 27,004 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 27,004 miles

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 26,282 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 25,408 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 24,104 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 23,089 miles

slight bind o/s/rear

Pass 9 Aug 2016 22,135 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 21,124 miles

bonnet safety catch siezed

both rear tyres perished sidewalls / low at 3mm

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 19,885 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 18,727 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 17,478 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 15,943 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 14,589 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 14,589 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 11,445 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,165 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 WPZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc 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 WPZ, 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 WPZ registered?

HT05 WPZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is HT05 WPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 WPZ 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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