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HW05 KMZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,173 mi
Last recorded70,173 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 KMZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 70,173 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 70,030 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside inner and outer sill (rear) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 65,446 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 65,444 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 60,895 miles

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2023 58,878 miles

Clutch is worn

Fail 24 Jul 2023 58,819 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch is worn

Pass 25 Jul 2022 56,642 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 56,641 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 53,301 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mounting has some lift (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mounting has some lift (5.3.2 (c))

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2020 51,448 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2019 48,931 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 45,856 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 45,856 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,618 miles

N/S HANDBRAKE LOW READING ON BRAKE TEST

Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,236 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,431 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 32,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 32,434 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 29,800 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)

front tyres becoming devoid of tread on inner shoulders

offside wiper splitting, still clearing adequately when examined

Fail 16 Jul 2013 29,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

front tyres becoming devoid of tread on inner shoulders

offside wiper splitting, still clearing adequately when examined

Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,844 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 23,160 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 19,732 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 19,428 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 19,428 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,116 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,843 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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HW05 KMZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HW05 KMZ, 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 HW05 KMZ registered?

HW05 KMZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is HW05 KMZ safe to buy?

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