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GF05 DWC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,907 mi
Last recorded103,907 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 DWC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 103,907 miles

Clutch peddle sticking/stiff

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 96,316 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 96,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 90,228 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 90,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2020 84,309 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 80,450 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 80,450 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,922 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,326 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 65,326 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 59,050 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 59,050 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,863 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 51,863 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 44,766 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,766 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,888 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner wall not to cords

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre had cuts on inner wall not to cords

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,613 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,500 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 21,933 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,118 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,901 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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GF05 DWC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GF05 DWC, 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 GF05 DWC registered?

GF05 DWC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is GF05 DWC safe to buy?

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