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GV05 GYT

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,015 mi
Last recorded53,015 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 GYT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 53,015 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 52,870 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 52,870 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 44,336 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Mar 2019 44,145 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,284 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 25,071 miles

parking brake effort only just met minimum effort required & may need adjustment or repair

Fail 22 Mar 2017 25,071 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake effort only just met minimum effort required & may need adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Apr 2016 18,582 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 16,834 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 14,557 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

Pass 31 May 2013 12,563 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 12,563 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 11,525 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 11,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 10,424 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 9,104 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both wiper blades smearing

handbrake stiff in operation

Pass 21 May 2009 7,364 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges..

Pass 22 May 2008 5,753 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 GYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GYT, 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 GYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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