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GF55 ZYR

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,293 mi
Last recorded107,293 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 107,293 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 106,982 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped no gasses at rear (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 97,000 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear suspension components surface corrosion

both front wishbone ball joint gaiters perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2024 96,906 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear suspension components surface corrosion

both front wishbone ball joint gaiters perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2023 92,015 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter signs of grease no holed found

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust corroding

only just enough water on the screen

rear subframe surface corrosion under peeling sealant

Pass 2 Sep 2022 87,253 miles

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

Front Track rod end gaiters perishing

Nearside Front Outer Pin hole in CV Gaiter

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 87,253 miles

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

Front Track rod end gaiters perishing

Nearside Front Outer Pin hole in CV Gaiter

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 82,574 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 78,427 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 78,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 74,965 miles

front tyers wearing on inner edges o/s one is nearest the limit

some play in both front strut tops

Fail 5 Sep 2019 74,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

front tyers wearing on inner edges o/s one is nearest the limit

some play in both front strut tops

Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,387 miles

top middle brake light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2017 67,150 miles

Offside Front cv gaiter signs of grease

Fail 31 Aug 2017 67,150 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front cv gaiter signs of grease

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,976 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 61,960 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,714 miles

O/S Rear brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,720 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 54,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,557 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,257 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,468 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 23,930 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 20,247 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 14,905 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 14,905 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 ZYR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYR, 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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GF55 ZYR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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