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GF05 EFE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,081 mi
Last recorded137,081 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 137,081 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R light lens damaged but not excessively

Offside Front Side repeater lens missing.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 116,146 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 116,146 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,497 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,052 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 88,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven o/s slow (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 76,796 miles

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

Both rear tyres have splits in inner walls but cords not visible.

Fail 23 Oct 2015 76,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Both rear tyres have splits in inner walls but cords not visible.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 64,772 miles

nearside mirror missing

Fail 20 Sep 2014 64,771 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror missing

Pass 28 Sep 2013 55,202 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brakes 20% out of balance

nearside mirror broken

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,533 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,223 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,618 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 30,504 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,166 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,889 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 EFE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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