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EF05 GXK

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,495 mi
Last recorded165,495 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 GXK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 165,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener has been removed ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Top shock mount has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure Both sides (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 165,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener has been removed ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Top shock mount has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp insecure Both sides (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 157,911 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive requires cleaning to locate leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 150,092 miles

exhaust system is corroded

offside rear handbrake effort is low

Fail 21 May 2018 150,080 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust system is corroded

offside rear handbrake effort is low

Pass 16 Jun 2017 140,352 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 140,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 131,436 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 131,321 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 May 2015 119,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2015 119,663 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 109,958 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 109,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 97,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 85,642 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 74,175 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 62,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2009 50,448 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 37,472 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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EF05 GXK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc 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 EF05 GXK, 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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EF05 GXK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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