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GL05 RDZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,576 mi
Last recorded97,576 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 RDZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 97,576 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 97,575 miles

Emissions not tested MISSFIRE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 91,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 85,316 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 85,316 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,000 miles

Oil leak Around sump ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 82,728 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 82,728 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 77,983 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 73,439 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 65,116 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 65,116 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 57,697 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,779 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,798 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,758 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 28,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 RDZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

GL05 RDZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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