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GL54 XGN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,627 mi
Last recorded29,627 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 XGN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 29,627 miles

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)

Oil level low

Pass 30 Jan 2017 27,439 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault.

Fail 26 Jan 2017 27,404 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Engine management light indicates a fault.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 24,898 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall badly perished

Fail 26 Jan 2016 24,861 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall badly perished

Pass 26 Jan 2015 22,243 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

em light on

Fail 26 Jan 2015 22,243 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

em light on

Pass 27 Jan 2014 19,630 miles

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

em light on dash

n/s/r tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 16,869 miles

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

management light on

n/s/ wiper split

Pass 30 Jan 2012 14,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

em light on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 11,348 miles

MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 28 Jan 2010 8,722 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 6,248 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 3,994 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 XGN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XGN, 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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GL54 XGN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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