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HT05 WRD

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

138,883 mi
Last recorded138,883 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 WRD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 138,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 138,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel o/s and n/s (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 129,678 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both headlamps misty

Fail 27 Jul 2023 129,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both headlamps misty

Pass 4 Jul 2022 119,426 miles

both headlamps misty

n/s/f play in top mount

Pass 22 Jul 2021 104,922 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 104,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2020 91,932 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 91,932 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 86,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT NO PLATE IS DAMAGED

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 86,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT NO PLATE IS DAMAGED

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 80,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 80,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,576 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 69,576 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 59,478 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 59,478 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

unable to check rear brake pads

Pass 13 Jul 2015 49,296 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 49,296 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,877 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 38,877 miles

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

advise unable to check both front and rear brake pads

Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,392 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 31,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre wearing low on edges

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge/wearing low

rear inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Jul 2011 24,284 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 22,791 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 22,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2009 20,767 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 16,455 miles

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

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

front brakes unbalanced

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 WRD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WRD, 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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HT05 WRD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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