KIA PICANTO GF05DWA has 25 MOTs

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This 2005 KIA PICANTO has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 50,883 miles 8 months ago on Monday 8th September 2025 at 07:35.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 15th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

GF05DWA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 202650,883 MI
FAILED28TH AUGUST 202550,847 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Inscription Illegible Number Plate De-Laminating. (0.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective Lens Faded / Scratched To Extent, Beam Image & Light Intensity Unfit For Testing. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective Lens Faded / Scratched To Extent, Beam Image & Light Intensity Unfit For Testing. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Unable To Be Tested Due To Poor Beam Image / Light Intensity (4.1.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Unable To Be Tested (4.1.2 (b))
PASSED29TH AUGUST 202415TH SEPTEMBER 202549,780 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Lens Faded / Scratched Beam Image / Light Intensity Just Passable. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Lens Faded / Scratched Beam Image / Light Intensity Just Passable. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 202315TH SEPTEMBER 202448,565 MI
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 202215TH SEPTEMBER 202347,618 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Bind Felt When Turning Wheel By Hand
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED2ND SEPTEMBER 202247,618 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Bind Felt When Turning Wheel By Hand
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 202115TH SEPTEMBER 202246,818 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Top Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking, Age Code 5011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED7TH SEPTEMBER 202146,771 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Wiper Blades Both Slightly Smeary
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Top Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking, Age Code 5011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 202015TH SEPTEMBER 202145,744 MI
PASSED10TH APRIL 201920TH OCTOBER 202042,985 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Defective But Can Be Satisfactorily Operated Little To No Reserve Travel (1.1.6 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED10TH APRIL 201820TH APRIL 201940,829 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
FAILED10TH APRIL 201840,827 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Parking (secondary) Brake Imbalance Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.6b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  4. FAIL - Central Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  6. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED20TH APRIL 201720TH APRIL 201838,164 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  4. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
FAILED20TH APRIL 201738,164 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Central Bonnet Retaining Device Ineffective (8.4.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  6. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED15TH APRIL 201620TH APRIL 201735,910 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED7TH APRIL 201520TH APRIL 201633,916 MI
PASSED1ST APRIL 201420TH APRIL 201531,945 MI
PASSED16TH APRIL 201320TH APRIL 201430,100 MI
PASSED13TH APRIL 201220TH APRIL 201328,156 MI
PASSED14TH APRIL 201120TH APRIL 201226,049 MI
FAILED14TH APRIL 201126,049 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED17TH APRIL 201020TH APRIL 201123,161 MI
FAILED17TH APRIL 201023,161 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED18TH APRIL 200920TH APRIL 201019,637 MI
PASSED18TH APRIL 200820TH APRIL 200913,351 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GF05DWA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

GF05DWA MOT Comments

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GF05DWA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 50,883 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,544 miles

GF05DWA FAQs

This Kia Picanto with registration GF05DWA was manufactured on Wednesday 20th April 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.1 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 50,883 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 2,544 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Kia Picanto beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GF05DWA has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Picanto has had 48 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 10 Major, 0 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Kia Picanto is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does GF05DWA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 GF05DWA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GF05DWA Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 GF05DWA does have Tax. Read more

When does GF05DWA Tax expire?

The current Tax for GF05DWA will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GF05DWA MOT expire?

The current MOT for GF05DWA will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 15th September 2026. Read more

When did GF05DWA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GF05DWA was on Monday 8th September 2025 at 07:35. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GF05DWA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for GF05DWA we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GF05DWA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for GF05DWA we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GF05DWA?

GF05DWA is registered as a 2005 Kia Picanto. Read more

How many miles has GF05DWA done?

The odometer reading for GF05DWA at the last MOT in September 2025 was 50,883 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,544 miles per year. Read more

How old is GF05DWA?

The vehicle GF05DWA was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 20th April 2005. Read more

What colour is GF05DWA?

The official colour of GF05DWA is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does GF05DWA have?

GF05DWA has a 1.1 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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