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PG05 GXX

2005 Kia Picanto

Gold Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,826 mi
Last recorded83,826 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 GXX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 83,826 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 79,882 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 79,854 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,127 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 73,355 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 68,150 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 68,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,325 miles

N/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 17 Jul 2014 61,727 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

N/s/r tyre perished.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 54,152 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 54,152 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,405 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,859 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,733 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,352 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 20,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,701 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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PG05 GXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Gold with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PG05 GXX, 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 PG05 GXX registered?

PG05 GXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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