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GL05 TNX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,837 mi
Last recorded102,837 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 TNX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 102,837 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 102,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 93,029 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,545 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 85,545 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 81,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 81,217 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 75,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 66,325 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 66,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,547 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 50,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 TNX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 TNX, 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 TNX registered?

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

Is GL05 TNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 TNX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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