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PL05 HBG

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

76,133 mi
Last recorded76,133 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 HBG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 76,133 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 75,844 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 74,360 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 74,187 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 74,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exaust flexi down pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint has exess free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exaust back box broken off insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 58,509 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 58,505 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 44,934 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 44,172 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 44,172 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 42,693 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 42,693 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 40,873 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 40,870 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 38,823 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 38,821 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 36,840 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres on 3ml

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres showing age cracks

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link rubber bush starting to crack

Pass 23 Nov 2015 34,192 miles

Rear both tyres showing age cracks

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2015 34,191 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both tyres showing age cracks

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 32,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 32,052 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,393 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,135 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,903 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner egde

Fail 29 Jun 2011 15,903 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner egde

Pass 18 Jun 2010 13,021 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 10,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,355 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 7,677 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 HBG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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