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GL05 TOA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

93,295 mi
Last recorded93,295 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 TOA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 93,295 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 88,308 miles

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

Nearside outer sill panel has slight corrosion.

Fail 25 Sep 2024 88,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill panel has slight corrosion.

Pass 20 Sep 2023 84,630 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 80,680 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,991 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 76,929 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 73,304 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 70,351 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,234 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 62,300 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 58,129 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 58,129 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,648 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 50,113 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 46,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,040 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,493 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,183 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,056 miles

SLIGHT BINDING FRONT BRAKES

Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,070 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,170 miles

o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

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 TOA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TOA, 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 TOA registered?

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

Is GL05 TOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 TOA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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