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GK05 UAB

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,114 mi
Last recorded96,114 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 96,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 96,040 miles

Emissions not tested large exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 88,883 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear wheel inner rim bent.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Secondary bonnet catch stiff.

Slight play in offside front suspension strut top.

Fail 13 Feb 2018 88,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear wheel inner rim bent.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Secondary bonnet catch stiff.

Slight play in offside front suspension strut top.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 78,555 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 78,555 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 71,136 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 71,136 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 63,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Feb 2015 63,423 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Feb 2014 57,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,029 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,982 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 413,744 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,267 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 22,672 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 17,056 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 13,071 miles

both front tyres wearing

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 UAB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAB, 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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GK05 UAB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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