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GL05 KUE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,930 mi
Last recorded63,930 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 KUE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 63,930 miles

offside and nearside rear seat belts not fully inspected due to child seat fitted.

Fail 3 Jan 2014 63,930 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside rear seat belts not fully inspected due to child seat fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,709 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 60,709 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 55,102 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 104,084 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 82,890 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front brake imbalance just within limits (20%)

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

N/S/R tyre badly perishing

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 69,173 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre have cracking outer side wall off side rear tyre have cracking outer side wall

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 KUE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KUE, 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 KUE registered?

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

Is GL05 KUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 KUE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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