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GL54 XHF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,738 mi
Last recorded67,738 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 67,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 63,543 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 63,543 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 58,914 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,180 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,118 miles

Exhaust flex joint deteriorated but not leaking

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 52,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust flex joint deteriorated but not leaking

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Apr 2014 48,663 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Mar 2013 45,357 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,477 miles

high vis brake light inop pass and advise no way of knowing if it is wired up

Fail 23 Mar 2011 27,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres scrubbing on inside and starting crack

Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,334 miles

front tyres scrubbing on inside and starting crack

Pass 15 Feb 2010 22,424 miles

sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,835 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 17,835 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 11,621 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 XHF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XHF, 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 XHF registered?

GL54 XHF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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