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GL05 KUR

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,444 mi
Last recorded99,444 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2021 99,444 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 91,640 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 74,192 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 58,561 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 53,736 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,480 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 44,358 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 39,411 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 34,704 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 30,931 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,557 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 22,536 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 17,854 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 12,615 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 KUR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KUR, 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 KUR registered?

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

Is GL05 KUR safe to buy?

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