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GF55 RFO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,410 mi
Last recorded67,410 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 RFO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 67,410 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 56,742 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 51,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 46,523 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 44,395 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 41,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 39,612 miles

exhaust rear silencer mounting brackets corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

rear tyres corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,028 miles

front tyres worn to near limit.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,377 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 22,765 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 21,839 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 21,839 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 20,961 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 19,916 miles

slight binding on rear brakes but servicable

Pass 2 Nov 2010 17,954 miles

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 16 Nov 2009 15,455 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 12,639 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 RFO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF55 RFO registered?

GF55 RFO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is GF55 RFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 RFO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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