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HY05 HKU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,221 mi
Last recorded44,221 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 HKU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 44,221 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 42,448 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 41,018 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 39,737 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 39,737 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working insecure (3.4 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 38,968 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 38,968 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 35,524 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 33,527 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 33,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 31,445 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 30,184 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 30,184 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 28,004 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,646 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 23,197 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 21,531 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 19,360 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 17,745 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 15,992 miles

both rear tyres sidwalls cracked

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,673 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres sidewalls damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2008 12,443 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 11,770 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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HY05 HKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HY05 HKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY05 HKU?

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What year was HY05 HKU registered?

HY05 HKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is HY05 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 HKU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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