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GF05 RXB

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,129 mi
Last recorded96,129 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 RXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 96,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

drivers side wing damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,255 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 93,255 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 86,237 miles

Nearside Rear very slight bind

Fail 14 Jun 2016 86,237 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear very slight bind

Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,888 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 82,888 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,584 miles

N/s/r tyre slightly perish cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,385 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2012 66,997 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,690 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,968 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 43,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,232 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 RXB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RXB, 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 RXB registered?

GF05 RXB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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