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AD05 GKL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,611 mi
Last recorded34,611 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 GKL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 34,611 miles

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 29 Oct 2024 23,839 miles

handbrake only just met req

Pass 23 Oct 2023 18,082 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 15,809 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 15,468 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 15,032 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 14,316 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 13,592 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 12,819 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 12,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 12,253 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 11,492 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 10,793 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 9,926 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 9,092 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 8,384 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 7,730 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 6,511 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 5,085 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 GKL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AD05 GKL, 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 GKL registered?

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

Is AD05 GKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 GKL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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