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DE55 GYJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,817 mi
Last recorded156,817 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GYJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 156,817 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 144,004 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 144,004 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 133,391 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 130,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 124,978 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 124,978 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 119,752 miles

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 115,756 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,482 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corrosion (slight ) (3.5.1i)

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Fail 8 Sep 2015 110,482 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corrosion (slight ) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

OIL LEAK FROM SUMP

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 102,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 92,759 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,801 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,963 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,505 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 60,444 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,670 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,227 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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DE55 GYJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE55 GYJ, 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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DE55 GYJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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