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GF05 RWJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,427 mi
Last recorded92,427 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 RWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 92,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 91,408 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front headlights are deteriorated

Front top mounts have slight movement in

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 90,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 90,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 86,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 72,827 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 70,128 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,870 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 67,869 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 64,983 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,576 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,598 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,689 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2016 57,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,945 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,580 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,320 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,876 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,583 miles

nearside door m irror casing slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,380 miles

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

slight cracking n/s/rear tyre inner side-wall

Pass 24 Apr 2009
Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,244 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on inner side wall

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 RWJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

GF05 RWJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is GF05 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 RWJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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