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GL05 TMO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,113 mi
Last recorded112,113 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 TMO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 112,113 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 112,112 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 108,859 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear tyres badly cracked and perished

Pass 18 Oct 2017 108,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside handbrake records a lower effort

Pass 18 Oct 2016 107,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 107,427 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 106,874 miles

Nearside headlamp lens very occluded/cloudy/ poor beam image

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very pitted (3.5.1i)

advise inspect rear brakes[wheels off] hand brake low effort

battery poor security

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2014 103,468 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,801 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 86,627 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 86,616 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 77,560 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 77,560 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 67,405 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 24 Jun 2010 67,405 miles

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

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 5 Jun 2009 56,253 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 56,253 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,407 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 TMO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TMO, 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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GL05 TMO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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