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GL05 KTT

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,371 mi
Last recorded43,371 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2022 43,371 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device missing mirror is missing (3.3 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust flexy pipe slight damage

Pass 4 Jun 2021 36,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 36,389 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated BRAKE FLUID (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated BRAKE FLUID (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective WILL NOT RETRACKED (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 33,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 33,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and splitting on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 33,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 32,487 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 31,754 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 31,061 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 31,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 26,626 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 25,670 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 25,670 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 24,445 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 22,907 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 20,054 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 May 2011 19,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,600 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 7 May 2009 13,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 11,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 KTT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KTT, 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 KTT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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