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GL05 KTN

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

78,074 mi
Last recorded78,074 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 78,074 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 75,223 miles

rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f headlamp lens faded & image poor

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 75,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring fractured and fouling hub (1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s/f headlamp lens faded & image poor

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 72,359 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2024 72,359 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 69,770 miles

Coil spring corroded ns+os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excess (0.1 (b))

nsf+osf top mounts worn

windscreen chipped

Fail 2 May 2023 69,770 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ns+os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns+of (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excess (0.1 (b))

nsf+osf top mounts worn

windscreen chipped

wipers smeary

Pass 9 May 2022 67,232 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

head lamps faded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust has a minor leak

slight oil leak

Fail 9 May 2022 67,232 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns+os (3.4 (b) (ii))

head lamps faded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust has a minor leak

slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2021 64,765 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

exhaust system corroded, slight blow.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 May 2021 64,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

exhaust system corroded, slight blow.

Pass 12 May 2020 63,181 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s tread & outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 May 2020 63,181 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s tread & outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 60,626 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 2 May 2019 60,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 2 May 2018 52,618 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

rear tyres perishing and small cuts in n/s/r

Fail 2 May 2018 52,618 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

rear tyres perishing and small cuts in n/s/r

Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,394 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn smooth

nail in centre n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,275 miles

o/s/f mirror unit damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2016 39,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f mirror unit damaged

Pass 6 May 2015 36,055 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 32,780 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 32,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 29,785 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Both rear tyre's perishing

Slight play in O/S/F top mount

Pass 25 May 2012 27,368 miles

Complete exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear numnber plate in poor condition

Fail 25 May 2012 27,368 miles

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

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

Complete exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear numnber plate in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2011 23,324 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 24 May 2010 18,527 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight play in o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 27 May 2009 15,044 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 12,558 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 12,552 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 KTN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 KTN, 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 KTN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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