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GL05 FRR

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,792 mi
Last recorded55,792 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FRR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 55,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective taenished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up 16% (needs adjustment ??) (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up and slightly low effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 55,510 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in the tread depth and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch very high and slipping on test

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 51,085 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake no reserve travel or lock up 16% (needs adjustment) (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 51,080 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working fitted 1 x 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 41,901 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 32,908 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 32,137 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 31,009 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2014 28,748 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 27,112 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 24,140 miles

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 13 Jun 2011 21,050 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 18,556 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 16,167 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 10,880 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge excessive wearing

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 FRR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FRR, 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 FRR registered?

GL05 FRR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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