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GP05 RWN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,163 mi
Last recorded35,163 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 RWN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 35,163 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 34,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2024 33,172 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2023 32,117 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 31,644 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 31,070 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 30,459 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 29,724 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge +cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 28,188 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2017 26,919 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

cut in nsf tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2016 25,686 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense cracked (1.3.2d)

cut in nsf tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2015 24,109 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 22,348 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 21,470 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2012 19,820 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 18,124 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 15,725 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 13,213 miles

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 RWN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RWN, 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 RWN registered?

GP05 RWN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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