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PL05 GDJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,019 mi
Last recorded30,019 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 GDJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 30,019 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 29,136 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 27,576 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 27,574 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,128 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,818 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,350 miles

unable to fully check brakepipes due to partly shiethed

Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,919 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,243 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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PL05 GDJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GDJ, 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 GDJ registered?

PL05 GDJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is PL05 GDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 GDJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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