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GP05 MBF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,374 mi
Last recorded70,374 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 MBF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 70,374 miles

engine management light on

front number plate cracked but still readable

Fail 23 Aug 2017 70,374 miles

engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked but still readable

Fail 19 Aug 2017 70,302 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60r14 75h (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 56,185 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,679 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Aug 2015 55,679 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2014 52,397 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 46,264 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,154 miles

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

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 31 Jul 2012 40,154 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,616 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 24,560 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 24,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2009 15,441 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

strongly advise cleaning under wheel arches.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,704 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 13,704 miles

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

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 MBF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GP05 MBF, 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 MBF registered?

GP05 MBF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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