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GD05 KUB

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,811 mi
Last recorded78,811 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 KUB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 78,811 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 72,411 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 72,409 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 68,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 67,104 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 66,804 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jan 2022 66,804 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 50,852 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 50,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 31,106 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 29,769 miles

Roof lining falling down

Fail 25 Jun 2018 29,769 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roof lining falling down

Pass 23 Jun 2017 29,131 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 28,577 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 27,929 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,935 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,495 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,065 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,355 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS PERRISHED

Fail 23 Jun 2011 21,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS PERRISHED

Pass 8 Jul 2010 19,220 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 19,220 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,501 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 10,613 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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GD05 KUB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GD05 KUB, 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 GD05 KUB registered?

GD05 KUB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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