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GF55 HYO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,970 mi
Last recorded41,970 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 41,970 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 40,993 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 39,809 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 39,262 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 38,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 37,843 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 36,219 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 31,002 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 27,318 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 24,342 miles

Offside Front Upper off side upper suspension mount has minor play

Pass 3 Dec 2015 21,129 miles

nearside front wiper blade has split

Pass 1 Dec 2014 18,224 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 17,075 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 17,075 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 15,861 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 14,615 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 13,716 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 12,632 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 11,816 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 HYO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HYO, 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 HYO registered?

GF55 HYO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 December 2005.

Is GF55 HYO safe to buy?

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