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GJ55 HKW

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,105 mi
Last recorded85,105 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 HKW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 85,105 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 70,692 miles

front brakepads on legal limit

n/side front tyre bald on edges

play in front top mounts

Pass 9 Nov 2021 52,500 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 52,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 46,296 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 46,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 36,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged. not to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 36,871 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged. not to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 35,633 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 32,831 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 32,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc's (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 32,696 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 32,363 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking sidewalls

Pass 26 Jan 2015 31,535 miles

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2014 30,515 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 28,999 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,731 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,514 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,944 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,394 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 24,433 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,433 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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GJ55 HKW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HKW, 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 HKW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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