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GU05 CTY

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

93,150 mi
Last recorded93,150 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 CTY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 93,150 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 93,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 82,551 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 73,195 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 73,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 70,234 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 70,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Poor beam image and reduced light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Poor beam image and reduced light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

No oil reading on dipstick

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 66,559 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 64,088 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides showing signs of being overheated due to brakes binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to clearly see pad thickness, appears to be very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 63,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 63,491 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 63,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresher ()

Fail 12 Feb 2019 63,078 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresher ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,155 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 59,155 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 56,780 miles

both rear tyres perishing and splitting up

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit

o/s/r handbrake cable slightly seized

Fail 10 Feb 2017 56,779 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres perishing and splitting up

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit

o/s/r handbrake cable slightly seized

Pass 8 Feb 2016 54,941 miles

both front wing repeaters slightly discoloured

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on the inner edge and worn close to the legal limit

Fail 8 Feb 2016 54,941 miles

both front wing repeaters slightly discoloured

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

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on the inner edge and worn close to the legal limit

Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,106 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Feb 2014 50,240 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner & outer edges

Fail 12 Feb 2014 50,236 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,676 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 48,676 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,717 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,477 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,914 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,518 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 35,532 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 35,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge.

rear brake discs corroded on outer surfaces.

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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GU05 CTY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 GU05 CTY, 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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GU05 CTY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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