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GL05 UHY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,438 mi
Last recorded128,438 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 UHY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 128,438 miles

safety catch on bonnet release inoperative

Fail 18 Jul 2016 128,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

safety catch on bonnet release inoperative

Pass 13 Jul 2015 123,474 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 112,779 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jul 2013 104,468 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 104,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 97,773 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 86,474 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 71,614 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 71,614 miles

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

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

suspect tracking requires adjusting

Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,067 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,685 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 42,685 miles

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

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

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 UHY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL05 UHY registered?

GL05 UHY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is GL05 UHY safe to buy?

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