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GF05 GDA

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,311 mi
Last recorded39,311 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 GDA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2014 39,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre has a stepped tread but is quite worn on its inner edge. Replacement is recommended

offside rear tyre has deep splits in the outer tread area. Replacement is highly recommended

offside rear tyre valve cap is missing

Pass 4 May 2012 27,613 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 26,814 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 25,786 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 17,489 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 17,488 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,370 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 GDA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF05 GDA, 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 GDA registered?

GF05 GDA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is GF05 GDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 GDA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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