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GK05 EGF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,861 mi
Last recorded83,861 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 EGF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 83,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 81,661 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 79,773 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 78,637 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Dye Leaking from AC Pump

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 76,023 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 71,173 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,930 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 61,672 miles

Central stop light not working

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2017 61,672 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Central stop light not working

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,408 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 57,168 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

very slight brake bind on o/s/f

Pass 2 Jul 2014 54,721 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 50,865 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside wiper slightly smearing screen.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,103 miles

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

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

front wipe blade rubbers spilt

Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,827 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 27,797 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 27,793 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

spare tyre missing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 19,259 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 16,994 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,190 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 EGF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EGF, 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 EGF registered?

GK05 EGF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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