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HT05 WRJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,343 mi
Last recorded45,343 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 WRJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 45,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 41,255 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 38,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Dec 2022 37,371 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 34,275 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 32,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 23,626 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 19,626 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 16,185 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 16,185 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 14,043 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 12,833 miles

slight movement in both front top mounts

Pass 2 Jun 2014 12,548 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 12,308 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 12,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 11,651 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 10,487 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 7,690 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 5,711 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 4,135 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 WRJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WRJ, 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 WRJ registered?

HT05 WRJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is HT05 WRJ safe to buy?

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