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GF55 RGO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,396 mi
Last recorded96,396 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 RGO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 96,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 91,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 91,664 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 82,056 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 80,028 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 74,575 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 74,571 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 65,545 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 56,988 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre slight distortion

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,030 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked, but with no visible cords.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 52,030 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 60 14 H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked, but with no visible cords.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 45,406 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 37,688 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 29,903 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 20,909 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 15,517 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 11,869 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 8,460 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 6,433 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 RGO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RGO, 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 RGO registered?

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

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