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GF55 DCU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,951 mi
Last recorded101,951 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 DCU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 101,951 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Front Slight noise from wheel bearing but not rough

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 101,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Front Slight noise from wheel bearing but not rough

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 94,134 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 94,125 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 85,255 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,243 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 74,240 miles

Inner rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,688 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 65,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,769 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,264 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,188 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,883 miles

front nummber plate slightly damaged

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 DCU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DCU, 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 DCU registered?

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

Is GF55 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 DCU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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