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GU05 EZT

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,003 mi
Last recorded58,003 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 EZT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 58,003 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 58,003 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 52,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively rotor corroded (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively rotor corroded (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear brake lagging slightly

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

parking brake efficiency only 17% on the limit

Fail 26 Jul 2023 52,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively rotor corroded (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively rotor corroded (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear brake lagging slightly

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

parking brake efficiency only 17% on the limit

Pass 24 Jun 2022 48,009 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 47,862 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 44,969 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 44,969 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 43,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear wiper blade is defective

Pass 25 Jan 2018 41,923 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,140 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 39,132 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 36,089 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 32,786 miles

damage to offside rear bumper

Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,334 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,342 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 25,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2011 20,920 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre has curb marks on outer side wall

Pass 14 May 2010 16,933 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 12,125 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 7,217 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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GU05 EZT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EZT, 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 GU05 EZT registered?

GU05 EZT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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