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GL05 WCT

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,299 mi
Last recorded108,299 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 WCT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 108,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2024 108,299 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 102,880 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 97,330 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 91,689 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 91,689 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 88,033 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 84,161 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 79,976 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2017 76,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 76,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 70,444 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 70,444 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 65,888 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,167 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 62,161 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,113 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,751 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly rusted

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,941 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 22,276 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 11,973 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 WCT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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