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GJ05 XHC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,114 mi
Last recorded68,114 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 XHC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,114 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 68,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 64,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front upper strut top mountings have slight movement

both headlamps sligtly deteriated

Pass 16 Mar 2019 60,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 53,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,201 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,278 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 50,325 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,854 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,670 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 10 Mar 2011 44,541 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,194 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,552 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,014 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

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 XHC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XHC, 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 XHC registered?

GJ05 XHC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 XHC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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