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GJ05 VOM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,919 mi
Last recorded124,919 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VOM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 124,919 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 112,699 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 112,696 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour poor output (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven service brake application up to 43 % imbalanced (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

secondary bonnet catch seized up

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level stop light not working

Fail 18 Mar 2016 99,242 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level stop light not working

Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr brake pipe slightly corroded

os and ns wipers deteriorating but clearing screen

slight brake fluctuation osf and nsf brakes

Fail 16 Mar 2015 86,466 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr brake pipe slightly corroded

os and ns wipers deteriorating but clearing screen

Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,898 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr brake pipe slightly corroded

nsr tyre tread stepped on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2014 73,898 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr brake pipe slightly corroded

nsr tyre tread stepped on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,431 miles

nsf tyre worn close to legal limit

osf tyre worn on legal limit

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Mar 2013 62,431 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nsf tyre worn close to legal limit

osf tyre worn on legal limit

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp illuminated

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

slight movement in osf and nsf mcpherson strut upper attachments

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,270 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 40,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,312 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,962 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 20,044 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 VOM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 VOM, 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 VOM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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