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GL05 UHZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,700 mi
Last recorded116,700 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 UHZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 116,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 108,140 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 100,933 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 97,308 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 92,004 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,193 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 88,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 83,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 81,232 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 77,311 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 77,311 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 73,766 miles

EML on

registration bulbs slightly dim

wipers smear

Pass 25 Jul 2015 67,617 miles

eml light on

rear tyres cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2014 62,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

front brake discs deteriorated and scored

offside rear brake has slight grab

Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,546 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 54,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,488 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,157 miles

offside outer sill damaged/repaired

Pass 17 Jul 2010 32,918 miles

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

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

o/s outer sill damaged/repaired

Fail 16 Jul 2010 32,915 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

o/s outer sill damaged/repaired

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,843 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,797 miles

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

damage to off side sill

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 UHZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UHZ, 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 UHZ registered?

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

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