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GL05 TGF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,538 mi
Last recorded81,538 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 81,538 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 81,538 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 80,234 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,050 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 61,766 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 61,766 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,751 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in tread

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 60,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in tread

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 52,717 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 46,727 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 46,727 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,083 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 42,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,319 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 71,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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 TGF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

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

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