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GF05 JZC

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,517 mi
Last recorded89,517 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 JZC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 89,517 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 89,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to back join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 79,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 70,693 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 67,862 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,550 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 52,935 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 43,268 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2012 33,249 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 33,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,407 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 24,613 miles

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

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

air bag light stays on

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,613 miles

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

air bag light stays on

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 22 Apr 2010 19,178 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,178 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 14,148 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 10,775 miles

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

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

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

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 JZC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JZC, 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 JZC registered?

GF05 JZC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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The MOT history for GF05 JZC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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