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FG55 GJE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,846 mi
Last recorded168,846 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 GJE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 168,846 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 168,844 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 165,254 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 165,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 162,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2013 157,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 152,920 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 130,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 103,225 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 103,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front wipers poor/split

Pass 7 Sep 2009 73,586 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f wiper poor

Pass 24 Sep 2008 46,683 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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FG55 GJE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG55 GJE, 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 FG55 GJE registered?

FG55 GJE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is FG55 GJE safe to buy?

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