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GJ55 CHD

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,666 mi
Last recorded122,666 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 CHD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 122,666 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 118,638 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2020 118,638 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 113,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 113,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre /rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 102,013 miles

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

slight play offside front top mount

Fail 14 Sep 2018 102,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

slight play offside front top mount

Pass 4 Jul 2017 95,241 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

n/s hand brake poor effort

Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,356 miles

hand brake poor at17% efficientcy

Fail 20 Jul 2016 87,352 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

hand brake poor at17% efficientcy

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 67,413 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slite bind to rear brakes

Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,413 miles

slite bind to rear brakes

Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,947 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,180 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 48,797 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,055 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,075 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,884 miles

dangerous edges protruding at front,pass and advise ref vosa hot line wales, 28.08.2008.

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 CHD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CHD, 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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GJ55 CHD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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