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GL05 WDA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,870 mi
Last recorded103,870 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 WDA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 103,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 103,869 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 102,030 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar mounting d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 102,030 miles

Nearside 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 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))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar mounting d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,071 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 86,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,941 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,939 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,996 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,129 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,340 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,716 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,521 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

o/s/r tyre has small cut in tread.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 18,363 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 15,036 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 11,440 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 WDA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WDA, 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 WDA registered?

GL05 WDA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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