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HV05 EEF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,493 mi
Last recorded75,493 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 EEF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 75,493 miles

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

Offside Front Strut Top Mount Has Slight Play

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 72,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt clip outer casing missing

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 72,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt clip outer casing missing

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 68,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake just within efficiency but may need attention.

light corrosion appearing to most underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2021 65,518 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 58,782 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 58,782 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 54,346 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,397 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,060 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 42,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2013 37,357 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 32,838 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,417 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front outer tyre side wall damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2011 25,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front outer tyre side wall damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2010 23,004 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,662 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 5,995 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 5,744 miles

nearside wiper smears slightly

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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HV05 EEF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HV05 EEF, 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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HV05 EEF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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