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GL54 RSU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,967 mi
Last recorded63,967 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 RSU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 63,967 miles

Offside top mtg slight play

slight play engine stabalizer

Pass 20 Jul 2020 53,835 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 47,228 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 40,257 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 36,378 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 36,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 27,446 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 25,501 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 22,875 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 18,258 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 18,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 14,218 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 10,721 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 7,437 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 4,986 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 4,219 miles

both front tyres bwearing on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2007 3,146 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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GL54 RSU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GL54 RSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL54 RSU registered?

GL54 RSU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is GL54 RSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 RSU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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