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GJ05 GYP

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,443 mi
Last recorded90,443 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 GYP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 90,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 84,860 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 84,860 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 79,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 73,171 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 71,479 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 71,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,955 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 64,824 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central stop light inop

Fail 12 Apr 2019 64,824 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central stop light inop

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,728 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 61,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,845 miles

Both front tyres worn low and wearing on the inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes only just met the tolerance of increase at the same rate

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded and rubbing on the disc

Oil creamy looking on dipstick

Fail 22 Mar 2017 57,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyres worn low and wearing on the inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes only just met the tolerance of increase at the same rate

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded and rubbing on the disc

Oil creamy looking on dipstick

Pass 25 Mar 2016 53,257 miles

Exhaust corroded and becoming weak around the joint

offside front tyre low on the edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre sidewall damage but unable to clearly as its been glued back together

Pass 9 Apr 2014 44,183 miles

Exhaust front flex coming apart

Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wiper blades split

Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,857 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear tyre has splits inner sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,692 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,124 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,821 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 GYP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GJ05 GYP, 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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GJ05 GYP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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