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GF55 DDE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,135 mi
Last recorded74,135 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 DDE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 74,135 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 73,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 67,352 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 67,352 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 61,204 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 61,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pads not easily visible

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 56,430 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 56,428 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 48,506 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 40,094 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 26,705 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 20,493 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 18,680 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 17,162 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,440 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 13,832 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 12,073 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 10,791 miles

minor cracks in all tyres

Pass 20 Apr 2011 9,316 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 6,885 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 5,057 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 DDE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DDE, 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 DDE registered?

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

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