MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Items removed from drivers view
Parking brake requires attention
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Items removed from drivers view
Parking brake requires attention
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ55 CGX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 GJ55 CGX, 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
How do I check the history of GJ55 CGX?
You can check the full history of GJ55 CGX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was GJ55 CGX registered?
GJ55 CGX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2005.
Is GJ55 CGX safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ55 CGX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GJ55 CGX have outstanding finance?
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