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GY05 UTA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,907 mi
Last recorded93,907 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2019 93,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively pair (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 May 2018 88,526 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 83,506 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Cant see condition of front brake pads

EML light on

Pass 9 May 2016 78,301 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,916 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 73,916 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2014 69,322 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 69,313 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 63,046 miles

Eml light on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 May 2013 63,041 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Eml light on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 May 2012 56,779 miles

EML light on

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 56,774 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

EML light on

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 50,662 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 41,407 miles

Both front tyres getting a bit low

Pass 5 May 2009 31,819 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,457 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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GY05 UTA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UTA, 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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GY05 UTA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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