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GF05 XJD

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,469 mi
Last recorded72,469 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 XJD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 72,469 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 72,464 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 70,998 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 58,456 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 50,014 miles

Exhaust blow

Pass 27 Jan 2017 44,523 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 39,686 miles

Both front tyres very low on tread

Pass 23 Jan 2015 34,800 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 29,386 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 24,449 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 18,092 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 18,092 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 14,091 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 14,072 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 11,450 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 XJD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XJD, 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 XJD registered?

GF05 XJD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is GF05 XJD safe to buy?

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