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GF55 AZP

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,920 mi
Last recorded82,920 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 AZP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2014 82,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 82,920 miles

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 74,389 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 74,389 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,733 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 63,630 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 52,384 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 52,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 39,725 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2010 39,725 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,798 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 31,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 23,018 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,018 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 AZP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AZP, 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 AZP registered?

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

Is GF55 AZP safe to buy?

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