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GL05 XLT

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,313 mi
Last recorded67,313 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 67,313 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front windscreen wiper blades split

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre perished and splitting on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2015 67,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front windscreen wiper blades split

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre perished and splitting on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2014 56,867 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 56,867 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 45,244 miles

both front tyres arte worn smooth on the inner edges

engine coolant low

Pass 10 May 2012 31,370 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,471 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 27,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,370 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 22,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 17,117 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Jun 2008 10,647 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 XLT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

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

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