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GU05 FAF

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

144,285 mi
Last recorded144,285 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 144,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mount slight play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper strut mount slight play

clutch pedal stiff

Fail 16 Jun 2020 144,279 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mount slight play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper strut mount slight play

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

clutch pedal stiff

Pass 20 Jun 2019 137,828 miles

Both Front Top Strut Mounts Slight Movement

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 137,828 miles

Both Front Top Strut Mounts Slight Movement

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Wiper Blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 129,031 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 10 Apr 2018 129,031 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

engine management light on

high level brake light inop

Pass 19 Apr 2017 119,564 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 112,562 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 112,544 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 112,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

N/S/R tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

Pass 27 Apr 2015 106,620 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

ofside handbrake lever( caliper) not returning fully

Pass 2 May 2014 92,370 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear wiper split

Fail 2 May 2014 92,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 2 May 2013 76,433 miles

both rear tyres perished and wearing unevenly.

n/s/r tyre has deep cracks.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 2 May 2013 76,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perished and wearing unevenly.

n/s/r tyre has deep cracks.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 71,743 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2012 71,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 61,298 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 53,154 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 43,919 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

high level brake light inoperative

offside front tyre worn excessively inner edge

offside rear bumper lower corner damaged -no sharp edges

Pass 6 May 2009 43,919 miles

high level brake light inoperative

offside front tyre worn excessively inner edge

offside rear bumper lower corner damaged -no sharp edges

Fail 29 Apr 2008 33,037 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 33,037 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 FAF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FAF, 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 FAF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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