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GY05 GWK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,850 mi
Last recorded25,850 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 GWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,850 miles

n/s rear brake disc rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,328 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 22,871 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 18,080 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 13,233 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 9,424 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge advise replacement, advise tracking check

Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,424 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge advise replacement, advise tracking check

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 GWK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY05 GWK registered?

GY05 GWK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is GY05 GWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 GWK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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