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GL54 XGJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,268 mi
Last recorded110,268 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 110,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cut(s) NOT to cords and starting to miss shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wearing on edges

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

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 5 Mar 2019 110,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cut(s) NOT to cords and starting to miss shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wearing on edges

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

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 5 Mar 2018 106,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine management light on

Fail 2 Mar 2018 106,446 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

CAR IS LEFT IN GEAR AS HANDBRAKE NOT HOLDING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine management light on

offside rear brake caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop

Pass 14 Dec 2016 97,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 96,436 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 94,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 94,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,249 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,452 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 43,462 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,954 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 11,103 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 8,449 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 6,975 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 XGJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GL54 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

GL54 XGJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 January 2005.

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