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MD05 GUO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,772 mi
Last recorded106,772 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 GUO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 106,772 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front + rear brake back plates corroded

rear brakes showing signs of corrosion in places

Pass 14 Sep 2020 94,542 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front and offside rear back plates are corroded.

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced The front radiator support panel is heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 94,540 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective The safety latch is seized. (3.1 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front and offside rear back plates are corroded.

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced The front radiator support panel is heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 89,310 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 89,310 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 81,584 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Park brake requirements only just met, it would appear that the braking system requires repair

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,906 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance fog light lens cracked. (1.3.2d)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

items removed from drivers view.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 68,904 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper leaking from seal. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance fog light lens cracked. (1.3.2d)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

items removed from drivers view.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,686 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 66,686 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,779 miles

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

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

exhausts slighlty deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2012 54,900 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,900 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,258 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 46,258 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 39,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,197 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 29,352 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,797 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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MD05 GUO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MD05 GUO, 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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MD05 GUO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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