MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes to both rear hubs (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak ()
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both sides (4.2.A.1a)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes to both rear hubs (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both sides (4.2.A.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes to both rear flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both sides (4.2.A.1a)
Spare unchecked
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes to both rear flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join to rear silencer (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both sides (4.2.A.1a)
Spare unchecked
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
offside rear brake slight binding
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ05 TXT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?
GJ05 TXT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2005.
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