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HW05 KND

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,021 mi
Last recorded106,021 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 KND
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 106,021 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s top strut bushes worn slightly.

Fail 7 Aug 2023 105,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s top strut bushes worn slightly.

Pass 14 Mar 2022 104,542 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 102,859 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 101,439 miles

Front exhaust flexie broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 96,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount slight play

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 96,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lowest of the two efforts (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount slight play

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 90,109 miles

oil level below min had to top up

Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 81,367 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 78,605 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

skuttle tray badly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2015 70,211 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 62,242 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,865 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,729 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 50,729 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,130 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,420 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 26 Mar 2009 31,170 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 25,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,353 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 KND is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HW05 KND, 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 KND registered?

HW05 KND is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is HW05 KND safe to buy?

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