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HT54 MHA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,363 mi
Last recorded57,363 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 MHA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 57,363 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 54,899 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 54,898 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 54,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Washer Jet - Not working, but sufficient fluid to windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2023 54,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 52,703 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring on cv joint (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 51,950 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in top mount

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 51,314 miles

hubcaps fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 50,015 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 48,783 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 47,332 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 45,974 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 44,421 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 42,634 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 41,018 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,532 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,795 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 32,802 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,802 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 27,798 miles

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

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

rear centre brake light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2008 21,837 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 21,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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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HT54 MHA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HT54 MHA, 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 HT54 MHA registered?

HT54 MHA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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