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GL05 EXR

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,478 mi
Last recorded52,478 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 EXR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 52,478 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 52,466 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 50,276 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Several places of underbody corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated H/brake lever on caliper sticky. (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 49,722 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 48,580 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 47,845 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 47,565 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 46,403 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 44,613 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,092 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 41,953 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 39,783 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 37,060 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 34,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 31,227 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 28,082 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 24,260 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 19,737 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 14,812 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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GL05 EXR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 GL05 EXR, 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 GL05 EXR registered?

GL05 EXR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is GL05 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 EXR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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