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GV05 FDU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,276 mi
Last recorded77,276 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 FDU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 77,276 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth wearing through (1.1.2 (c))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both repeaters losing their colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 77,276 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down to the tyre structure on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth wearing through (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both repeaters losing their colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 66,345 miles

play in top shock mounting

Pass 22 Jul 2022 59,770 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both front wipers deteriorating

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Jun 2021 53,809 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 53,805 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear heavy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 50,705 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 50,705 miles

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

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

front number plate on limit

Pass 20 May 2019 43,471 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 34,129 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 34,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyre perished and cracked badly

Pass 30 May 2017 26,100 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

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

Pass 12 May 2016 19,809 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 19,807 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing Cable into caliper clip missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 27 May 2015 18,241 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 16,722 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 14,734 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 12,948 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 11,035 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 9,471 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 7,825 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 7,825 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 May 2008 5,917 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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GV05 FDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GV05 FDU, 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 GV05 FDU registered?

GV05 FDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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