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GF55 DCV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,685 mi
Last recorded96,685 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 96,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 90,745 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 90,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed silencer broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 78,862 miles

both rear outer sills starting to corrode.

Fail 25 Jan 2024 78,860 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear outer sills starting to corrode.

engine oil leak.

Pass 9 Feb 2023 67,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 59,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 59,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,887 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 58,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,841 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 48,806 miles

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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

both rear tyres perish cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2014 41,721 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,721 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 37,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2013 37,604 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2012 31,147 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,147 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 24,168 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 15,427 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 15,217 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 9,017 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 DCV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DCV, 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 DCV registered?

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

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