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GV05 TCO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,126 mi
Last recorded105,126 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 105,126 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front beam pattern weak but visible

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 105,096 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front beam pattern weak but visible

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 102,066 miles

Nearside Front tyre low inner edge 165/60/14

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 99,414 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside headlight lens slightly misted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 94,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged anchorage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,257 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Apr 2017 84,693 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 80,021 miles

both front tyres wear on edges

Pass 28 May 2015 76,624 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 72,809 miles

brake pedal anti slip slightly deteriorated.

Fail 8 Jun 2013 68,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

advise cut on o/s front tyre.

advise tyre wear on edges f/n/s.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 68,181 miles

advise cut on o/s front tyre.

advise tyre wear on edges f/n/s.

Pass 14 May 2012 63,176 miles

small cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,598 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 59,598 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,143 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip provision worn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 53,287 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 49,546 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 49,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TCO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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