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GF05 XHY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,043 mi
Last recorded126,043 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 XHY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 126,043 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 112,898 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 109,508 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 98,727 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 82,602 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,981 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,928 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 54,928 miles

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

can't see front brake pads very well

handbrake sdjusted low

Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

can't see brake pads very well

front tyres worn

Fail 27 Jul 2010 46,688 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

can't see brake pads very well

front tyres worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,767 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,812 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 XHY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XHY, 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 XHY registered?

GF05 XHY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is GF05 XHY safe to buy?

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