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GL05 UAM

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,668 mi
Last recorded110,668 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 UAM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 110,668 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 94,761 miles

Offside park brake very low effort

Fail 31 Jul 2019 94,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside park brake very low effort

Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,393 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 76,383 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 67,959 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 65,656 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 65,656 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,322 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 63,312 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 59,002 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,917 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,450 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,621 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 26,003 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 21,872 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 18,915 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 UAM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UAM, 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 UAM registered?

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

Is GL05 UAM safe to buy?

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