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AD05 GKG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,100 mi
Last recorded29,100 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 GKG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 29,100 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 27,831 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 26,562 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 26,080 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 25,540 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 25,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 23,727 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 21,609 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 20,043 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 18,360 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,907 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 15,423 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 14,184 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,105 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,447 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 10,339 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,058 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 7,716 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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AD05 GKG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AD05 GKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD05 GKG registered?

AD05 GKG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AD05 GKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 GKG shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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