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GL05 XRS

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

124,572 mi
Last recorded124,572 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 124,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 124,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 119,668 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 119,668 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 114,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 103,209 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 103,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 97,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS Ring Fractured (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 94,041 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 6 Mar 2020 947,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 16 Feb 2019 85,969 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 85,943 miles

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

clutch condition

Pass 14 Feb 2018 77,924 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 67,380 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,172 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 38,452 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 17,108 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 17,103 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 16,734 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,253 miles

n/s rear tyre outer tread edge perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,660 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 11,951 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 10,133 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 7,734 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 XRS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

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

Is GL05 XRS safe to buy?

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