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MH05 FHJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,844 mi
Last recorded53,844 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 FHJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 53,844 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 53,584 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 53,262 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 52,783 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 52,510 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 50,941 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s side repeater lens missing

Fail 7 Sep 2020 50,941 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front side lamps were out at start of test came on when bonnet was closed possible bad wiring connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s side repeater lens missing

Pass 18 Sep 2019 47,189 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 47,189 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 43,421 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front CV Boot seeping grease from seal. Seal not broken

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front bottom arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 43,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front CV Boot seeping grease from seal. Seal not broken

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front bottom arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 40,574 miles

both headlamps starting to glaze over with age

Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,276 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 32,830 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 27,437 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 24,867 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,230 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 19,199 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 19,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MH05 FHJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MH05 FHJ, 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 MH05 FHJ registered?

MH05 FHJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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