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GU05 EZN

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,496 mi
Last recorded60,496 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 EZN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 60,496 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 60,496 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 57,265 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 54,544 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 50,280 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 44,335 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 38,505 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 38,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 32,499 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 26,280 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 20,444 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 20,443 miles

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

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

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 EZN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU05 EZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU05 EZN registered?

GU05 EZN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is GU05 EZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 EZN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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