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KA05 HZM

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,688 mi
Last recorded89,688 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 HZM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 89,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 86,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 86,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 84,450 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,498 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 80,498 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 77,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 76,336 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 74,836 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 74,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 73,030 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 73,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 71,432 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 71,432 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 68,597 miles

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

Oil leak ()

offside front wheel binding slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2017 68,597 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,959 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil level on minimum

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 64,857 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 56,102 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 50,722 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,873 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,294 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 27,662 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 27,661 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KA05 HZM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 KA05 HZM, 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 KA05 HZM registered?

KA05 HZM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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