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GK05 YRC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,282 mi
Last recorded76,282 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 YRC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2019 76,282 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake back plate damage

Offside Front brake back plate damage.

Fail 5 Mar 2018 73,819 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake back plate damage

Offside Front brake back plate damage.

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,183 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & sidewalls perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 65,182 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & sidewalls perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,633 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,029 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight brake bind on rear wheels

Fail 12 Jan 2015 48,999 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight brake bind on rear wheels

Pass 16 Jan 2014 46,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear discs + pads

Fail 13 Jan 2014 46,051 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear discs + pads

Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,005 miles

slight brake bind on O/S/R Brake

Pass 16 Jan 2012 41,211 miles

slight brake bind on O/S/R Brake

Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,602 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,141 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,472 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 35,472 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,235 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 YRC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YRC, 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 YRC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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