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GL05 KUK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,739 mi
Last recorded75,739 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 KUK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 75,739 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,572 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 72,760 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,265 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2011 69,657 miles

n/s/r+o/s/r tyres cracked in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2010 65,604 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 55,009 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 55,009 miles

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

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

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 12 Jun 2008 43,048 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 KUK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KUK, 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 KUK registered?

GL05 KUK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is GL05 KUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 KUK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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