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GF55 AOC

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,176 mi
Last recorded98,176 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 AOC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 98,176 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 98,176 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 93,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 12 Jul 2019 93,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2018 86,197 miles

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2018 86,197 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2017 77,603 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre 2-3 mm

Fail 28 Jun 2017 77,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre 2-3 mm

Pass 23 Jun 2016 69,819 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 69,819 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,395 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,317 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,060 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,887 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 27,069 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 21,660 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 20,450 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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GF55 AOC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF55 AOC, 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 GF55 AOC registered?

GF55 AOC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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