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KV05 GYT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

14,876 mi
Last recorded14,876 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 GYT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 14,876 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 14,307 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 13,621 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged beginning to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 13,020 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 13,020 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2022 12,417 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 11,687 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 11,428 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 11,189 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 10,920 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 10,527 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 10,092 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 9,629 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 8,817 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 8,237 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 7,387 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 6,571 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 5,917 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 5,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 3,998 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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KV05 GYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KV05 GYT, 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 KV05 GYT registered?

KV05 GYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is KV05 GYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 GYT shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV05 GYT have outstanding finance?

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