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GV05 TCJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,089 mi
Last recorded116,089 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 116,089 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 116,089 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 108,433 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2023 102,272 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 102,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 97,194 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 83,001 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,003 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 61,419 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 49,434 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 43,872 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 43,022 miles

EML ON

Pass 27 Oct 2015 40,372 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVER VIEW

NEAR SIDE WING INDICATOR LENS MISSING

STICKER REMOVED FROM DRIVER VIEW

Fail 27 Oct 2015 40,372 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVER VIEW

NEAR SIDE WING INDICATOR LENS MISSING

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

STICKER REMOVED FROM DRIVER VIEW

Pass 18 Oct 2014 36,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 34,093 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,659 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 30,392 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 23 May 2011 27,578 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 24,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2009 20,195 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 16,472 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 TCJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

GV05 TCJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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