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MH05 HFT

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,884 mi
Last recorded102,884 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 HFT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 May 2012 102,884 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 95,029 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 85,923 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 68,374 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,441 miles

stone chips in zone b of windscreen contained within 40mm

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 HFT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HFT, 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

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What year was MH05 HFT registered?

MH05 HFT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is MH05 HFT safe to buy?

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