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GF55 DDY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,375 mi
Last recorded35,375 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 35,375 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 35,375 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 35,038 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 34,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 34,496 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 34,024 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 34,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 33,641 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 33,535 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 33,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 33,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 33,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 32,506 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 31,117 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 29,731 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 28,375 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 27,011 miles

Brake fluid level low

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 27,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid level low

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 25,465 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 22,857 miles

Battery insucure

Pass 5 Nov 2011 20,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Nov 2011 20,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 17,696 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 13,860 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 13,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 9,894 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 DDY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 DDY, 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 DDY registered?

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

Is GF55 DDY safe to buy?

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