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GL54 RTO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,524 mi
Last recorded59,524 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 RTO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 59,524 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 58,814 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 58,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit - replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,892 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has nail in trye (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,266 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit wall slightly cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 49,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit wall slightly cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,008 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 46,008 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 41,819 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,076 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 38,076 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 34,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

strong advise n/s/r tyre badly cracked outer wall

Pass 12 Apr 2013 31,506 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing / cracking on sidewalls

Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,312 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 28,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 26,602 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 26,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,293 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 21,718 miles

near side rear tyre perrished

Pass 18 Dec 2008 18,553 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 14,976 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 RTO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GL54 RTO, 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 GL54 RTO registered?

GL54 RTO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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