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GJ05 TXT

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,876 mi
Last recorded95,876 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,876 miles

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)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 95,874 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 92,520 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 92,452 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 86,985 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 86,985 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 75,971 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 65,590 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 65,590 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 59,409 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,673 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 41,673 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,074 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,123 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,319 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 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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