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GF55 KNX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,939 mi
Last recorded99,939 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 KNX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 99,939 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 96,428 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 96,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 92,855 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 89,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 82,502 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 82,502 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Centre not working but may not be connected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 75,861 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 75,861 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 70,089 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 61,674 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,610 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner eages (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 52,610 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner eages (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 43,257 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 33,805 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 33,805 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 25,522 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 25,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F tyre quite heavilly perished

Pass 31 Oct 2011 13,141 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 11,880 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 9,922 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 8,084 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 KNX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc 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 KNX, 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 KNX registered?

GF55 KNX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is GF55 KNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 KNX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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