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GY05 UTH

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

40,176 mi
Last recorded40,176 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 UTH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 40,176 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 36,938 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs corroded due to standing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 36,937 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs corroded due to standing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 36,927 miles

Central Rear seatbelt stork covers loose but still functions.

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))

roof lining sagging.

Pass 14 Dec 2021 36,919 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

headlights tarnished nearside and offside

unable to see rear pads

Pass 4 Dec 2020 36,497 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 36,497 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 35,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60 r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 34,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 3 mm, brake disc's are slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 34,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front tyre bald on extreme inner edge

Fail 15 May 2017 34,511 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front tyre bald on extreme inner edge

Pass 19 May 2016 31,839 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs outer edges corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 31,829 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs outer edges corroded

Fail 28 May 2015 29,643 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres inner sidewalls splitting

front brake discs wearing thin

rear seat belts not checked due to wheel chair on rear seats

Pass 28 May 2015 29,643 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres inner sidewalls splitting

front brake discs wearing thin

rear seat belts not checked due to wheel chair on rear seats

Pass 28 May 2014 25,855 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads 70% worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre outer sidewall splitting

Fail 28 May 2014 25,855 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads 70% worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre outer sidewall splitting

Fail 8 May 2013 23,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight movement in o/s/f top shock mount

Pass 8 May 2013 23,665 miles

slight movement in o/s/f top shock mount

Pass 17 May 2012 22,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre outer sidewall starting to split

Pass 27 May 2011 21,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front wiper blades split

Pass 18 May 2010 21,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,436 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,654 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 UTH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GY05 UTH, 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 UTH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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