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GF05 RXT

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,957 mi
Last recorded84,957 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 84,957 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 84,951 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 72,978 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 70,141 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 65,257 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 61,661 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 58,118 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 58,118 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 58,031 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 57,517 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 57,517 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 56,866 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 56,067 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 56,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

advise wheel alignment

rear tyres heavily perrished but does not expose cord

Fail 6 Jun 2015 52,458 miles

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)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

advise wheel alignment

rear tyres heavily perrished but does not expose cord

Pass 5 Jun 2014 49,314 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,358 miles

Both rear and N/S/F tyre's have outer sidewall damage

Both rear coil springs corroded

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,447 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,082 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F Wheel rim and and tyre slightly distorded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,371 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 30,371 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,003 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 18,777 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 RXT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RXT, 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 RXT registered?

GF05 RXT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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