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HFZ 9876

2005 Kia Picanto LX

Silver Other 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,708 mi
Last recorded60,708 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto LX46,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 9876
MakeKia
ModelPicanto LX
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 60,708 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 60,672 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 57,967 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 57,945 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 55,463 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2022 51,867 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 48,926 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 41,615 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 36,772 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 29,382 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto LX?

Based on 894 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,258
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
position lamp(s) not working 14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Registration plate lamp not working 6
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HFZ 9876 is a 2005 Kia Picanto LX in Silver with a 1,086cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HFZ 9876, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto LX typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HFZ 9876 registered?

HFZ 9876 is a 2005 Kia Picanto LX, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is HFZ 9876 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFZ 9876 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HFZ 9876 have outstanding finance?

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