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GL05 HSC

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,306 mi
Last recorded84,306 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 HSC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 84,306 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 80,702 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,507 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 73,800 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,916 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 70,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 66,312 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2016 66,312 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 62,686 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 62,686 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,629 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 46,627 miles

bonnet safety catch seized

can't see brake pads very well

wipers smeary

Pass 1 May 2012 38,534 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm on edges

Pass 10 May 2011 31,805 miles

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 5 Jun 2010 26,675 miles

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

offside front tyre worn slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2009 22,722 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,374 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 HSC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

GL05 HSC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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