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GL05 XRT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,964 mi
Last recorded138,964 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 XRT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 138,964 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 138,964 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ALL (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 129,504 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 122,045 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 112,274 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 112,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,591 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 50,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,924 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 84,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2014 68,941 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,360 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,795 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 27 Jun 2011 33,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,614 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,951 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 XRT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

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

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