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GV05 YFM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,923 mi
Last recorded97,923 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YFM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 97,923 miles

Headlights clouded.

Both front ABS rings corroded.

Clutch pedal heavy when operated.

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear wiper perished.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,753 miles

both headlamp lenses faded and patterns slightly poor

o.s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2020 94,753 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both headlamp lenses faded and patterns slightly poor

o.s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 92,638 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition.

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

Rear wiper split.

o/s/f top strut mount has slight play.

Pass 10 Dec 2018 91,126 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 91,126 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 79,435 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 66,590 miles

Centre Rear brake light not working

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,722 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,305 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge and age cracking

o/s/r tyre wearing low and age cracking

Fail 11 Jun 2014 52,303 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge and age cracking

o/s/r inner brake disc scored

o/s/r tyre wearing low and age cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,106 miles

body sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

rear coil springs corroded

slight damage to body sills

stone chips in wind sreen

Fail 12 Jun 2013 44,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

age cracking to both rear tyres

exhaust corroded

nsr inner tyre wall damaged

sills covered

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,182 miles

battery is loose in its tray

Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,631 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 33,631 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 27,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,990 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2009 21,471 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,471 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,478 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 YFM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YFM, 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 YFM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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