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HV05 MTX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,303 mi
Last recorded66,303 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 MTX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 66,303 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear BEAM AXLE CORRODED

Pass 21 Nov 2024 66,287 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perished and splitting

Both rear brakes has slight bind

Both rear tyres perished

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall, inner edge worn low, and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside front top strut mount has slight play

Offside front tyre inner edge worn low and perished

Fail 21 Nov 2024 66,287 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perished and splitting

Both rear brakes has slight bind

Both rear tyres perished

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall, inner edge worn low, and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside front top strut mount has slight play

Offside front tyre inner edge worn low and perished

Offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2023 66,254 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge and perished

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 66,247 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge and perished

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 66,228 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge offside front perished

Fail 16 Nov 2022 66,221 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres worn inner edge offside front perished

Pass 2 Dec 2021 66,210 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush splitting

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge and perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and perished

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2021 66,203 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush splitting

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge and perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and perished

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 66,154 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

both front upper top mount slight play

Pass 7 May 2019 64,801 miles

corrosion on rear coil springs

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front suspension top mount worn

Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,641 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,920 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,218 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 40,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,977 miles

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

battery insecure & loose

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,018 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,330 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,811 miles

unable to see front brakes

Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,717 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,930 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 13,162 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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HV05 MTX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MTX, 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 MTX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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