CarVerify

Free Car Check

GP05 HXF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,403 mi
Last recorded71,403 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 HXF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 71,403 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 67,653 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 61,168 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2020 58,156 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 58,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 56,379 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

both front top mounts have slight play at the upper attachment

Pass 3 Aug 2018 52,123 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play when vehicle raised off the ground (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 46,954 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 42,716 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 38,639 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,480 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,360 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 27,306 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 23,271 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 19,531 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 15,655 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 11,355 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GP05 HXF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 HXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GP05 HXF?

You can check the full history of GP05 HXF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GP05 HXF registered?

GP05 HXF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is GP05 HXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 HXF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GP05 HXF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GP05 HXF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.