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GP05 YAY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

64,847 mi
Last recorded64,847 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 64,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 59,035 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

lower reading from offside handbrake

nearside door mirror glass missing

rear brake discs are rusty

Fail 31 May 2022 59,034 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative offside headlamp (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

lower reading from offside handbrake

nearside door mirror glass missing

rear brake discs are rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2021 55,489 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 21 Apr 2021 55,489 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 53,473 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 31 Mar 2020 53,473 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 51,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 47,516 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 47,515 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,607 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 34,654 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 34,654 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,576 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 22,465 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 17,197 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,144 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 16,964 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear wash/wipe not working.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 15,827 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2009 14,766 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 13,972 miles

Offside rear tyre has wear on inner tread. Was on offside front.

Tracking required.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 13,972 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front tyre has wear on inner tread. Advise swap to rear.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Tracking required.

Pass 5 Jul 2008 11,874 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 11,872 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 9,858 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 YAY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

GP05 YAY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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