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GJ05 GYR

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,115 mi
Last recorded40,115 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 GYR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 40,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering lock no working

Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre small split/cracking in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2013 30,628 miles

Advise both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2012 29,454 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,504 miles

unable to see brake pads front and rear

Pass 13 Mar 2010 25,878 miles

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

Slight play in offside and nearside front suspension leg tops.

Fail 13 Mar 2010 25,878 miles

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

Slight play in offside and nearside front suspension leg tops.

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,835 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 19,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 19,086 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 GYR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GJ05 GYR, 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 GYR registered?

GJ05 GYR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is GJ05 GYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 GYR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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