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AV05 GVR

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,302 mi
Last recorded73,302 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 GVR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 73,302 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,518 miles

Nearside Front heavy knock but no play in steering or suspension components (possible) shock.

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre shoulder perished

clutch biting point high

Fail 4 Mar 2019 71,518 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre shoulder perished

clutch biting point high

Pass 26 Feb 2018 66,246 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,783 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,726 miles

Offside Rear sear belt retracts but is very weak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 44,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside wiper blade end split

Fail 2 Feb 2015 44,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside wiper blade end split

Fail 17 Feb 2014 38,989 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,989 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 34,205 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 34,205 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 30,251 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,251 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 26,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 22,282 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 18,434 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,438 miles

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

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 GVR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GVR, 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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AV05 GVR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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