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GL05 XRV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,135 mi
Last recorded34,135 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 34,135 miles

Underside Corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 32,574 miles

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 30,108 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,854 miles

Front Both front struts have slight movement in upper mountings

Fail 14 Jun 2018 28,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front struts have slight movement in upper mountings

Pass 14 Jun 2017 26,046 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre split and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre split and perished

Pass 31 May 2016 22,655 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 19,785 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 19,781 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 17,417 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 12,894 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 10,897 miles

slight movement in o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 30 Jul 2010 8,426 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 5,094 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 3,313 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 XRV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

GL05 XRV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is GL05 XRV safe to buy?

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