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GF05 UHN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,013 mi
Last recorded74,013 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 UHN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 74,013 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 72,148 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2019 72,143 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,761 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 64,760 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken unable to emission readings (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2017 59,940 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 59,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,165 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil filler cap missing

Fail 4 Mar 2016 53,165 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all wheels (4.2.A.1a)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 14 Mar 2015 46,542 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Mar 2014 40,772 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,255 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 29,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,033 miles

front tyre wearing on egde

Pass 20 Mar 2010 19,949 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,926 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 10,209 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 UHN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 UHN, 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 UHN registered?

GF05 UHN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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