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HT54 MHF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,837 mi
Last recorded64,837 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 MHF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 64,837 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 64,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 54,298 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 54,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit now at 2.5 mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre perishing and worn on inner edge 165/60/14

unable to fully see front and rear brake pads

Fail 21 Mar 2018 45,754 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 split on inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit now at 2.5 mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre perishing and worn on inner edge 165/60/14

unable to fully see front and rear brake pads

Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,888 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 38,888 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 30,980 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 30,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,410 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 19,230 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 19,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 13,377 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 9,928 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 7,937 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 4,174 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 3,238 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 2,423 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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HT54 MHF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HT54 MHF, 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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HT54 MHF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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