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GF55 PDU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,663 mi
Last recorded110,663 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 PDU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 110,663 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 110,660 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 103,166 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 96,979 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 96,974 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,482 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 89,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 81,202 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 81,202 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,420 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 71,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,542 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 58,685 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,691 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 52,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 51,740 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Dec 2012 49,903 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,832 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 44,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,609 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2009 29,498 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 25,842 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 25,434 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 PDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PDU, 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 PDU registered?

GF55 PDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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