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GL05 YYF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,362 mi
Last recorded36,362 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 YYF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,362 miles

both front tyres stepping +worn inner edge

front brake pads worn 50%

Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,614 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 30,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,249 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,576 miles

n/s front tyre damaged/cut sidewall, not showing cords.

n/s wheel rim damaged

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 YYF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

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

Is GL05 YYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 YYF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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