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GF55 RFK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,847 mi
Last recorded84,847 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 RFK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2014 84,847 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 65,362 miles

Coil springs corroded but are complete

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension top mounts are slightly tight and have movement off load

Rear brake discs slightly pitted and worn

Rear tyres cracked and perished but have no ply or cord showing

Pass 4 Jan 2013 45,482 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on edge close to wear limits

Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,812 miles

coil springs slight corrosion but complete ????

rear brake pipes slight corrosion ???

Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,964 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 32,195 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,733 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 29,229 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 RFK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RFK, 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 RFK registered?

GF55 RFK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is GF55 RFK safe to buy?

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