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GP05 HXJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,155 mi
Last recorded81,155 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 HXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 81,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 78,762 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 76,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 72,198 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 67,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 61,922 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 56,629 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 56,629 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,579 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 46,805 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,879 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 37,704 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 34,579 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 34,579 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,448 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,558 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,320 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,232 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)

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 HXJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HXJ, 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

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What year was GP05 HXJ registered?

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

Is GP05 HXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 HXJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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