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PL05 HBK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,607 mi
Last recorded79,607 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 HBK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 79,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 79,606 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brakes pull to the left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 75,687 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

headlamps deteriorating

second bonnet catch seized

Fail 11 Feb 2020 75,687 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

headlamps deteriorating

second bonnet catch seized

Pass 17 Jan 2019 71,408 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 71,408 miles

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 Side repeater incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

one of two number plate lamps inoprative

Pass 28 Dec 2017 66,777 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 66,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring gear on cv joint cracked (3.4.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported were back joins middle loose and insecure (7.1.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working high visability stop lamp inop (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2016 61,816 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 61,816 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,479 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,875 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 56,846 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,111 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2013 50,634 miles

PART WORN TYRES FITTED ON FRONT AXLE OF DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR

Fail 15 Jul 2013 50,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,564 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 44,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 38,802 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,802 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 34,074 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Jul 2010 34,008 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2008 19,084 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 HBK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HBK, 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 PL05 HBK registered?

PL05 HBK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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