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GL05 EXU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,349 mi
Last recorded159,349 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 EXU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 159,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2017 159,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 146,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 134,607 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2014 122,601 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 19 May 2014 122,601 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 28 May 2013 107,090 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2013 107,090 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2012 90,524 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 24 May 2012 90,524 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,560 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,950 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,273 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 23,094 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 EXU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL05 EXU, 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 EXU registered?

GL05 EXU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 June 2005.

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