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GF55 CZZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,911 mi
Last recorded103,911 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 CZZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 103,911 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded at mounts

sump corroded

suspension components corroded

wipers poor

Pass 9 Sep 2013 90,970 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise tracking

off side front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

oil on dip stick very creamy

Fail 9 Sep 2013 90,970 miles

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

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)

oil on dip stick very creamy

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise tracking

off side front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,581 miles

see advisory sheet 565884752244

Fail 10 Sep 2012 77,581 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

wipers smearing

Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2011 67,209 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,281 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air freshener/sat nav holder removed for test

front brake discs worn

tracking check

Fail 13 Sep 2010 55,281 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air freshener/sat nav holder removed for test

front brake discs worn

tracking check

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,980 miles

exhaust corroded

screw in n/s rear tyre and wearing low

toy removed from screen prior to test

Fail 22 Sep 2009 43,980 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s rear brake disc blue

screw in n/s rear tyre and wearing low

toy removed from screen prior to test

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,616 miles

dent in o/s/f bumper

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Sep 2008 32,616 miles

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

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

dent in o/s/f bumper

stone chips in windscreen

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 CZZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CZZ, 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 CZZ registered?

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

Is GF55 CZZ safe to buy?

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