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GY05 CMK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

22,789 mi
Last recorded22,789 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 CMK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 22,789 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 21,910 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 20,800 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 19,277 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 19,249 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 17,987 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 16,678 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 15,279 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 13,203 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 10,983 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 8,813 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 6,751 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 4,431 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 1,332 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 1,248 miles

Nearside body damage

Both front top mounts slight play

Pass 11 May 2012 1,164 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 1,164 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 1,045 miles

rubbing strip insecure nearside front door

Pass 27 May 2010 926 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 926 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 804 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 664 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

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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GY05 CMK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 GY05 CMK, 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 GY05 CMK registered?

GY05 CMK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is GY05 CMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 CMK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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