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AV05 GVF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,112 mi
Last recorded87,112 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 GVF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 87,112 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 65,220 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 51,666 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 49,120 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Mar 2020 49,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2019 44,551 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,495 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 34,190 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,378 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 24,378 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement calliper (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,579 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 18,191 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 18,191 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 16,690 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 16,690 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 15,089 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 15,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 13,017 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 11,615 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 9,284 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 7,445 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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AV05 GVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV05 GVF, 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 AV05 GVF registered?

AV05 GVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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