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GP05 MEV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,027 mi
Last recorded119,027 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 MEV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 119,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front tyres worn

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 119,027 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front tyres worn

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 110,746 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear brake disc corroded

upper stop lamp not working

Fail 15 Aug 2015 110,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

nearside rear brake disc corroded

upper stop lamp not working

Fail 9 Aug 2014 104,300 miles

Engine Management Light remains on

NSF and OSF Tyre wearing on inner egde

NSR and OSR Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF CV Joint has slight play

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 104,300 miles

Engine Management Light remains on

NSF and OSF Tyre wearing on inner egde

NSR and OSR Tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF CV Joint has slight play

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 100,244 miles

engine light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2013 100,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 91,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

windsreen washer bottle is leaking???

Fail 8 Aug 2012 91,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear brake disc is corroded

windsreen washer bottle is leaking???

Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear brake is binding on slightly advise investigation

Fail 5 Aug 2011 77,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear brake is binding on slightly advise investigation

Pass 2 Jul 2010 62,315 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light is on

front brakes are worn

Fail 2 Jul 2010 62,315 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light is on

front brakes are worn

Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,655 miles

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

offside front wiper blade starting to swear.

Pass 30 May 2008 40,698 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine management light on

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 MEV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MEV, 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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GP05 MEV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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