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GL05 WCR

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,246 mi
Last recorded75,246 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 WCR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 75,246 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 24 Jun 2015 75,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 30 Jun 2014 63,645 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 63,645 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,763 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,161 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,877 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

offside front tyre cut on outer side wall not to cords

Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,531 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 20,117 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 WCR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WCR, 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 WCR registered?

GL05 WCR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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