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WA05 HZF

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,339 mi
Last recorded54,339 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 HZF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 54,339 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 52,362 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 49,394 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,450 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 44,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 38,154 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 38,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper Area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 32,572 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 32,571 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing Clip (5.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 29,606 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 24,736 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 23,444 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,015 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 18,753 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 15,832 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 15,832 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 13,847 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,142 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 11,132 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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WA05 HZF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WA05 HZF, 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 WA05 HZF registered?

WA05 HZF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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The MOT history for WA05 HZF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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