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GL05 TLO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,507 mi
Last recorded63,507 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 TLO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2013 63,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,507 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,609 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,549 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 55,549 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,697 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 45,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tracking may need adjusting as front tyre wear is uneven!

Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,234 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracked/perishing/scuffed

Fail 10 Jun 2009 32,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracked/perishing/scuffed

Pass 28 May 2008 18,136 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 18,127 miles

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

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 TLO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL05 TLO registered?

GL05 TLO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 June 2005.

Is GL05 TLO safe to buy?

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