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GK05 YPX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,064 mi
Last recorded76,064 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 76,064 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 76,064 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 68,392 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,640 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 56,695 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,828 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 46,548 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,402 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 40,402 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,487 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

slight play in o/s front top mount

Pass 29 Apr 2011 14,989 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 13,588 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 11,087 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 11,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 8,657 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 YPX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YPX, 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 YPX registered?

GK05 YPX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for GK05 YPX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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