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GL05 YYK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,714 mi
Last recorded101,714 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 YYK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 101,714 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 101,713 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 100,068 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 100,068 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 99,014 miles

Centre stop light not working

Fail 18 Mar 2020 99,007 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Centre stop light not working

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,036 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 96,762 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 93,971 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 91,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,441 miles

Nearside Front slight bind

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 84,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front slight bind

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 73,100 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 73,100 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,938 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 67,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 61,781 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,401 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 51,380 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,667 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 43,608 miles

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

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

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 29 Jul 2008 34,121 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 34,121 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YYK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YYK, 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 YYK registered?

GL05 YYK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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