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GP05 XUX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,552 mi
Last recorded74,552 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 XUX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 74,552 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 74,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,636 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,130 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 71,542 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 70,586 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,660 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 69,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Pick up ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Pick up ring broken (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 68,552 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 68,552 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,339 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 65,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,059 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,727 miles

small rip in nearside wiper blade

Fail 3 Aug 2011 60,725 miles

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

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

small rip in nearside wiper blade

Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,217 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,735 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 32,128 miles

near side door mirror glass broken

Fail 1 Aug 2008 32,017 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side door mirror glass broken

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 XUX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

GP05 XUX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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