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GU05 JFZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,115 mi
Last recorded86,115 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 86,115 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Underside corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 83,301 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,247 miles

offside front drop link has slight play

rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2018 70,260 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,261 miles

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Fail 30 Mar 2017 66,261 miles

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 4 Apr 2016 61,307 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Fail 4 Apr 2016 61,307 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,769 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,540 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 50,539 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,819 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 43,819 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)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,997 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 32,906 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,317 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,969 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,324 miles

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

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

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 JFZ 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 77.8%.

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 JFZ, 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 JFZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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