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GJ05 TXS

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,490 mi
Last recorded76,490 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2026 76,490 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 75,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 75,776 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 74,087 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 71,733 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 71,731 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 68,468 miles

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 14 Jul 2021 64,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 60,427 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 55,025 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 55,018 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 48,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Apr 2018 48,934 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Apr 2017 41,762 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 38,695 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,935 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,029 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,017 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,275 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,461 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 28,448 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 27,671 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,053 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 TXS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc 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 TXS, 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 TXS registered?

GJ05 TXS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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