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GY05 XPV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,682 mi
Last recorded79,682 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 12 Apr 2011 77,473 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 75,012 miles

Battery insecure

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Fail 6 Apr 2010 75,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2009 73,323 miles

bad connection in 1 number plate light

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear brakes binding slightly

rear tyres slightly cracked & perished

Fail 23 Apr 2009 73,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

bad connection in 1 number plate light

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear brakes binding slightly

rear tyres slightly cracked & perished

Pass 11 Apr 2008 69,853 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 69,853 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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 XPV 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 62.5%.

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 XPV, 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 XPV registered?

GY05 XPV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is GY05 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 XPV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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