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PL05 GCV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,629 mi
Last recorded110,629 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 GCV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2016 110,629 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 107,785 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 105,850 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 103,703 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber slight tear

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 14 Jun 2012 86,493 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 24 Jun 2011 66,789 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,224 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,368 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,727 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

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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PL05 GCV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PL05 GCV, 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 PL05 GCV registered?

PL05 GCV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is PL05 GCV safe to buy?

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