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GP05 FLG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,796 mi
Last recorded55,796 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 FLG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 55,796 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear slight damage

Pass 3 Apr 2024 49,385 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 49,166 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake just made minimum limit.

Pass 15 Mar 2022 48,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 48,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 47,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 46,495 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 43,808 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 39,160 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 37,301 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 34,532 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 32,071 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 29,924 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 29,521 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 28,392 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 25,144 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NEAR SIDE WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,129 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 10,254 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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GP05 FLG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GP05 FLG, 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 GP05 FLG registered?

GP05 FLG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is GP05 FLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 FLG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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