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GJ55 CFZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,246 mi
Last recorded35,246 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 CFZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 35,246 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front brake pads approx 2/3rd worn

Pass 4 Jan 2019 35,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

attention to rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 3 Jan 2019 35,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

attention to rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2018 33,975 miles

Nearside Front tyre is void of tread on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 33,074 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres are void of tread on the inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 31,693 miles

Offside Front void on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2015 30,882 miles

both front tyres are void of tread on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2014 29,193 miles

both front tyres are void of tread on edges

Fail 9 Jan 2013 28,654 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 28,654 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,545 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,095 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 24,501 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,669 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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GJ55 CFZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GJ55 CFZ, 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 GJ55 CFZ registered?

GJ55 CFZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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