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PL05 HBF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,500 mi
Last recorded104,500 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 HBF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 104,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 104,500 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,529 miles

Offside Rear tyre is starting to wear on inner edge.

Fail 2 Jan 2019 91,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre is starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 18 Dec 2017 75,293 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 75,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 60,068 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Exhaust downpipe flexi section deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2016 60,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Engine oil leak

Exhaust downpipe flexi section deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2015 49,081 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 49,081 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Bonnet safety catch stiff and unreliable

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Rectified PRS (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 42,458 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 37,988 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 35,309 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 31,162 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 27,043 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 23,519 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 18,656 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 18,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 8,535 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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PL05 HBF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PL05 HBF, 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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PL05 HBF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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