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GF55 DGZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

89,683 mi
Last recorded89,683 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 DGZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 89,683 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 84,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 77,781 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 70,809 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,129 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 64,129 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 58,762 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 51,850 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 42,907 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2017 34,245 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 27,191 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 26,765 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 22,476 miles

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 21 Oct 2013 20,373 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 18,275 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 16,583 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 13,812 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 11,583 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 9,354 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 DGZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DGZ, 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 DGZ registered?

GF55 DGZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is GF55 DGZ safe to buy?

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