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GL05 HSK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,220 mi
Last recorded85,220 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,220 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 85,220 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 78,802 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 78,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 73,091 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 73,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 69,580 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 69,580 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,639 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 64,639 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,871 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 57,871 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 50,188 miles

o/s/f wiper blade slightly split but still clears screen effectively

Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,999 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 31,550 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 HSK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HSK, 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 HSK registered?

GL05 HSK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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