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GL05 KTF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,745 mi
Last recorded50,745 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 KTF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2016 50,745 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 45,292 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 44,416 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 42,180 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 40,173 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 37,847 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 32,328 miles

Near side front tyre close to legal limit on outer edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake imbalance just within limits (20%)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,311 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 KTF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL05 KTF?

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What year was GL05 KTF registered?

GL05 KTF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is GL05 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 KTF shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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