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GL05 WCX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,596 mi
Last recorded102,596 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 WCX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 102,596 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres getting low on tread

rear wiper split

stone chip in screen outside zone A

Fail 19 Jun 2015 102,596 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres getting low on tread

rear wiper split

stone chip in screen outside zone A

Pass 20 Jun 2014 92,965 miles

bonnet saftey catch stiff

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 81,637 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 73,862 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,745 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 59,745 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 52,087 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,643 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,889 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 WCX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc 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 WCX, 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 WCX registered?

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

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