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GL05 YYA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,863 mi
Last recorded105,863 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 105,863 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf (5.2.3 (e))

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

heavy underbody and components corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 102,853 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy underbody and components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 99,481 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corroded and components corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 95,676 miles

general underbody and components corroded

slight oil leak engine

Fail 7 Jan 2022 95,676 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general underbody and components corroded

slight oil leak engine

Pass 17 Oct 2020 94,053 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 94,043 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 94,043 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 89,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight movement in both front upper strut top mountings

Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,526 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,814 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 83,811 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 81,350 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 81,348 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 79,970 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 75,643 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 75,643 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 71,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,789 miles

MIL light on..will fail next test

Fail 15 Mar 2012 65,630 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

MIL light on..will fail next test

front brakes worn

Pass 3 Feb 2011 57,511 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 51,017 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,366 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 48,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

Pass 17 Jul 2008 34,513 miles

n/s front tyre has nail in tread

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 YYA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YYA, 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 YYA registered?

GL05 YYA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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