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GF05 RXR

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,097 mi
Last recorded42,097 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 RXR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 42,097 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr+osr

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

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2025 37,017 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2024 33,489 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2024 33,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 29,514 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 29,514 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 24,931 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 24,395 miles

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

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

front tyres worn little low on edges

Pass 23 May 2018 23,407 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 22,294 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 20,896 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2015 18,674 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 17,333 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 15,783 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 13,722 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 11,856 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing slightly low on inside edge

Pass 17 May 2010 9,954 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 8,200 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 6,219 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 RXR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RXR, 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 RXR registered?

GF05 RXR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is GF05 RXR safe to buy?

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