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PE05 GRX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,686 mi
Last recorded79,686 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 GRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 79,686 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp incorrectly fitted (6.1.2 (a))

both rear brake disc heavy corroded

Fail 11 May 2019 79,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe locking pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp incorrectly fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear brake disc heavy corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 66,191 miles

Oil leak ()

unable to see front pads

Fail 16 May 2018 66,187 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked ball joint not fitted into hub correctly (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

unable to see front pads

Pass 18 May 2017 56,943 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust flexy in poor condition

Fail 18 May 2017 56,943 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust flexy in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2016 49,863 miles

oil leak o/s of engine bay

Fail 3 May 2016 49,863 miles

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

oil leak o/s of engine bay

Fail 25 Mar 2015 39,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,659 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,701 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing on inner side wall

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Mar 2014 34,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre perishing on inner side wall

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,662 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 29,804 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

boyh rear and o/s/f tyres sidewalls slight cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,804 miles

boyh rear and o/s/f tyres sidewalls slight cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,410 miles

both rear tyres cracking with age

Fail 26 Mar 2011 28,402 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,867 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front wiper just clearing view

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,979 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 20,979 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,237 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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PE05 GRX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PE05 GRX, 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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PE05 GRX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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