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GF55 AZO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,052 mi
Last recorded90,052 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 AZO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 90,052 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 78,497 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 72,119 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak on engine aera ()

Fail 23 Nov 2016 72,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper. (3.6.A.1)

Both front top mounts have slight play.

Brake pedal rubber worn down on edge.

EML light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 65,771 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 65,771 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 58,279 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge nearside front tyre low tread on inner and outer edges offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2013 50,452 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 50,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,661 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 31,126 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 31,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 27,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 21,161 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 AZO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GF55 AZO, 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 AZO registered?

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

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