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GF05 ZNN

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,913 mi
Last recorded116,913 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 ZNN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 116,913 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 111,844 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front x2 front headlight lens deterioratd not excss

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 111,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front x2 front headlight lens deterioratd not excss

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 104,065 miles

Front Both headlight lens deteriorated, not to excess.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has some cracking in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 94,320 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Slight deterioration to both headlight lens, not to excess.

Pass 31 May 2022 84,208 miles

Front Slight deterioration to both headlight lens, not to excess.

Nearside Front Track rod end boot slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 74,829 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end boot slightly perished, not to excess.

Offside Front Headlight lens deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 not to excess. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 68,686 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2020 68,686 miles

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

Exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2019 59,185 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 51,298 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 46,230 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 40,240 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 32,423 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 30,037 miles

both front and rear brake pads look low

Pass 20 May 2013 26,979 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 24,160 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 24,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,169 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 16,934 miles

advise nearside rear tyre has some light cracking to it

Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,423 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 10,839 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)

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 ZNN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZNN, 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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GF05 ZNN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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