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GK05 AXM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,432 mi
Last recorded45,432 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 AXM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 45,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 43,797 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 43,797 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 8KG (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 14KG (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 42,642 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 42,642 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 41,479 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 41,479 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 40,535 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 39,185 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,540 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 35,832 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease slightly

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,252 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,412 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 28,494 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,109 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,245 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 23,482 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 22,212 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,772 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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GK05 AXM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GK05 AXM, 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 GK05 AXM registered?

GK05 AXM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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