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DE55 GZD

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,647 mi
Last recorded98,647 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GZD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 98,647 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 98,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 89,973 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 76,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 76,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 75,394 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 73,344 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,531 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 68,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 68,033 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 58,854 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,018 miles

rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 5 Jan 2010 45,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 29 Nov 2008 31,660 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 GZD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GZD, 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 DE55 GZD registered?

DE55 GZD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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