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GL54 WZE

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,183 mi
Last recorded77,183 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 WZE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 77,183 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 70,387 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 61,829 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,431 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,220 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake calliper handbrake lever not returning to stop

Pass 24 Feb 2016 52,310 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,700 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 50,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,645 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,259 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 43,680 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,659 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 41,659 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 39,062 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,062 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 36,880 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,880 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 WZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WZE, 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 WZE registered?

GL54 WZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 February 2005.

Is GL54 WZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 WZE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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