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GV05 YFW

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,052 mi
Last recorded97,052 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 97,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 92,733 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,630 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 80,518 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 80,518 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)

Pass 23 May 2016 72,731 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,304 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,684 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,471 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,751 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,096 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 31,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,745 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 17,822 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 YFW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

GV05 YFW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is GV05 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 YFW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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