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GF05 RXS

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,685 mi
Last recorded110,685 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 RXS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 110,685 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 110,667 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 108,847 miles

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

nearside front tyre feathered

oil leak at sump

Fail 11 Mar 2020 108,831 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside front tyre feathered

oil leak at sump

Pass 16 Jan 2019 104,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 May 2017 104,803 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement lever on brake caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,286 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 91,352 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 91,348 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre stop light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2014 83,991 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 2013 78,629 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 16 Apr 2012 72,254 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 72,254 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 57,144 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,144 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,010 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 46,005 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 35,108 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 RXS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RXS, 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 RXS registered?

GF05 RXS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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