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GU05 EZW

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,706 mi
Last recorded89,706 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 EZW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 89,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low om tread. Shoulders very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear road wheel inner bead rim is bent.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 89,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low om tread. Shoulders very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear road wheel inner bead rim is bent.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 77,061 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 77,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has a screw in the tread. 165/60x14 H

Pass 30 May 2017 63,349 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 63,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,545 miles

unable to clearly see the front brake pads

Fail 6 Jun 2016 50,545 miles

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

n/s front tyre is wearing smooth on the inner shoulder

unable to clearly see the front brake pads

Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,255 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment nearing umacceptable limits.

Pass 23 May 2014 33,125 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

near side front tyre has damage to side wall nearing limit.

Fail 23 May 2014 33,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn/lipped

near side front tyre has damage to side wall nearing limit.

Pass 13 May 2013 24,129 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 17,302 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 12,382 miles

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

both front tyre walls have small cuts.

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

near side rear tyre has cuts to side walls.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 9,462 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 9,071 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 8,301 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 7,741 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 EZW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EZW, 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 EZW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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