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GP05 RWL

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,835 mi
Last recorded112,835 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 RWL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 112,835 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 103,822 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2017 103,821 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,716 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 94,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 91,538 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 87,381 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,612 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 78,824 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 78,824 miles

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

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

battery insecure

Fail 20 Jul 2011 68,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,832 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,768 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 31,092 miles

washers only partly working

front pads getting low and discs worn + rear pads approx 60% worn.

o/s/r seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted at time of test.

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 RWL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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