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GK05 TZL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,639 mi
Last recorded109,639 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 109,639 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 109,639 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 106,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished / cracked / nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 106,498 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not fastening (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Exposed plies on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished / cracked / nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 103,600 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 101,324 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 101,324 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,534 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 99,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,036 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 90,415 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 87,805 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly both top mounts play (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 89,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,019 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,005 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 73,125 miles

battery insecure - clamp missing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2011 73,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

battery insecure - clamp missing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,927 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 69,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,733 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,492 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 61,492 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2008 53,290 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 TZL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GK05 TZL, 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 TZL registered?

GK05 TZL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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