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GJ05 GXX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,776 mi
Last recorded36,776 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 GXX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 36,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 35,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 34,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front top mounts very squeaky

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 33,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing sighns of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front brake fluid on minimum mark

Front top mounts very squeaky

Pass 8 Apr 2022 32,324 miles

Nearside Front suspension very squeaky

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front suspension very squeaky

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule joining the calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 32,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front suspension very squeaky

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front suspension very squeaky

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule joining the calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 32,292 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 31,224 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 31,224 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 30,576 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 27,790 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside front and rear sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front McPherson strut top mounts have slight wear

Pass 1 Mar 2018 25,140 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 25,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split. (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 22,115 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 22,115 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 18,327 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,554 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 11,039 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 9,570 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 8,992 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 8,314 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 7,435 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 6,577 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 5,345 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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GJ05 GXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GJ05 GXX, 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 GJ05 GXX registered?

GJ05 GXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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