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GV05 GYN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,974 mi
Last recorded77,974 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 GYN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,974 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

battery loose

brake fluid getting low

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 76,106 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)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 76,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 74,012 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 71,247 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,247 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,992 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)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished,battery insecure,both front tyres wearing on the edges.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,544 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 59,544 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 51,645 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 51,645 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 41,899 miles

offside rear light cluster(indicator) damaged

rear wiper missing

Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,477 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 33,477 miles

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

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

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 GYN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GV05 GYN, 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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GV05 GYN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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