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GL05 TOH

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,549 mi
Last recorded59,549 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 TOH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 59,549 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 54,347 miles

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Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 48,075 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 36,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 33,129 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 33,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 31,192 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 28,288 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 25,664 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 18,809 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 13,296 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 10,996 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 10,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 10,541 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 9,783 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking but not showing cords yet

nearside front tyre cracking but not showing cords yet

Pass 30 Mar 2012 8,955 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 8,163 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 7,492 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 26 Jun 2008 6,186 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 TOH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 TOH, 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 TOH registered?

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

Is GL05 TOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 TOH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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