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HT05 WRN

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,726 mi
Last recorded91,726 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 WRN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 91,726 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Safety catch not working (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 83,792 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 83,721 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,090 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

power steering has leak

Fail 6 Apr 2018 71,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

power steering has leak

Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,871 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,466 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc scored

Fail 25 Feb 2016 52,464 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc scored

Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,798 miles

nearside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2015 46,798 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,344 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 37,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 19,439 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 16,934 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 16,931 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 15,658 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 13,249 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 10,332 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 9,372 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 WRN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WRN, 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 WRN registered?

HT05 WRN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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