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GP05 RWE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,175 mi
Last recorded70,175 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 70,175 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 70,172 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 56,998 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 50,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2020 50,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 20 May 2019 43,777 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both heavily worn inner edges - no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 38,871 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 38,871 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

osr discs damaged/scored

Pass 25 May 2017 32,352 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE METAL CONNECTIONS TO CALIPER HEAVILY CORRODED

NSF BRAKE HOSE FERULE CORRODED

REAR BRAKES STICKING (BINDING)

Fail 23 May 2017 32,350 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH REAR BRAKE METAL CONNECTIONS TO CALIPER HEAVILY CORRODED

NSF BRAKE HOSE FERULE CORRODED

REAR BRAKES STICKING (BINDING)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,781 miles

Underside developing corrosion

Boot wont open

High level inop

Offside front top mount play

Fail 25 Apr 2016 28,781 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Boot wont open

High level inop

Offside front top mount play

Underside developing corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2014 27,164 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 27,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front disc surfaces heavily pitted

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

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

Offside rear brakes binding

Offside rear tyre close to cord exposure

Rear number plate faded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 24,895 miles

battery secured by other means than normal clamp

rear discs corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2013 24,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery secured by other means than normal clamp

rear discs corroded

near side front tyre side wall badly cracked not showing cord

Pass 6 Nov 2012 21,582 miles

both front tyre sidewalls cracked not showing cord

car corroded underneath

Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,006 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 15,647 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 15,647 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 12,923 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear wheels binding

Pass 15 Sep 2008 10,455 miles

all brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing low on inner edges 165/60x14hr

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

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 RWE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RWE, 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 RWE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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