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GL05 YYD

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,680 mi
Last recorded100,680 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 YYD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 100,680 miles

Bonnet lock stiff

Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,353 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 88,134 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,788 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 81,787 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 77,348 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,348 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 65,146 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 65,086 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 53,530 miles

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2011 53,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,557 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 32,583 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,222 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 YYD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YYD, 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 YYD registered?

GL05 YYD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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