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GV05 GYJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,294 mi
Last recorded58,294 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 GYJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 58,294 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,563 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

front brake pads look low

Fail 7 Jan 2020 55,563 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

front brake pads look low

Pass 17 Dec 2018 48,008 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively discs and pads have overheated (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 41,329 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside/nearside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.3.2d)

Rear coil spring corroded offside/nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 35,931 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 33,845 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 29,913 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 May 2014 25,920 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 21,110 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,906 miles

Unable to see front and rear brake pads.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 15,906 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Unable to see front and rear brake pads.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 13,000 miles

offside front tyre perishing badly

Pass 4 Jun 2010 10,707 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 8,459 miles

All four tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 28 May 2008 6,198 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 GYJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GYJ, 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 GYJ registered?

GV05 GYJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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