2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · GL54 XHC
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 92,333 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL54 XHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 92,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL54 XHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Picanto (GL54 XHC) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
GL54 XHC Mileage History
- 17/12/202275,801 mi
- 22/12/202275,802 mi+1 mi
- 15/12/202379,410 mi+3,608 mi
- 12/12/202484,923 mi+5,513 mi
- 11/12/202592,333 mi+7,410 mi
Average of roughly 5,540 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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