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GL05 EYD

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,867 mi
Last recorded106,867 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 106,867 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 106,867 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 91,604 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 91,604 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 80,910 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 80,910 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 80,839 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 22 Jul 2014 69,112 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 69,112 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,976 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 56,634 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 56,634 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,743 miles

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

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

both rear brakes dragging slightly

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2011 43,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear brakes dragging slightly

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 28,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 28,290 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,141 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 EYD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EYD, 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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GL05 EYD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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