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GK05 TZS

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,145 mi
Last recorded87,145 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 TZS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 87,145 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 85,436 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 76,333 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 76,330 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 68,677 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 68,673 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 65,929 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 65,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 63,323 miles

nsf tyre bald inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,647 miles

nsf tyre tread low

Fail 12 Dec 2014 60,647 miles

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

nsf tyre tread low

Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,788 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,672 miles

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

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre has small kerb mark

Fail 17 Jan 2013 54,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre has small kerb mark

Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,402 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 39,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,176 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 33,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 26,864 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 26,864 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TZS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

GK05 TZS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 March 2005.

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