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GL54 XGT

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,594 mi
Last recorded94,594 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 XGT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2018 99,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 90,524 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 85,038 miles

engine managment light on

nearside front tyre outer sidewall and tread starting to crack

offside front tyre inner outer tread wearing low

Fail 29 Jul 2016 85,038 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine managment light on

nearside front tyre outer sidewall and tread starting to crack

offside front tyre inner outer tread wearing low

Pass 30 Jul 2015 78,935 miles

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

engine managment light illuminated

Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,642 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jul 2013 57,905 miles

engine management light on

Fail 22 Jul 2013 57,903 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Aug 2012 50,915 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 50,915 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,533 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 50,533 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 44,784 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 44,784 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,331 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 39,303 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 34,849 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 34,849 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 31,193 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,193 miles

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

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 XGT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XGT, 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 XGT registered?

GL54 XGT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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