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HV05 TWD

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,672 mi
Last recorded93,672 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 93,672 miles

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

Central Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 93,672 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 78,942 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 73,219 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 67,434 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 59,728 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 55,980 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 55,980 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 48,734 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 41,337 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 33,454 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 28,537 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 28,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 24,522 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 21 Dec 2013 19,365 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 19,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 16,610 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 11,531 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 11,374 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 9,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 8,137 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 6,781 miles

n/s h/lamp aim just in spec

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 TWD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TWD, 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 HV05 TWD registered?

HV05 TWD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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