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GF55 KNZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,241 mi
Last recorded135,241 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 135,241 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front& Rear Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 109,513 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 95,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 91,330 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing inner edges 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front top mount has play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded (to flex) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 91,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed in cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing inner edges 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front top mount has play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded (to flex) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 88,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 87,390 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 85,541 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 81,822 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly perrished inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 75,947 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,070 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 61,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,218 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 31,217 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 24,349 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 16,850 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 10,931 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 KNZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KNZ, 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 KNZ registered?

GF55 KNZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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