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GJ55 UDE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,832 mi
Last recorded47,832 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 UDE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 47,832 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ??? (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 47,832 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ??? (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,449 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,553 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 23 Sep 2013 28,743 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,240 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 21,898 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 19,541 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,235 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 14,560 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 UDE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UDE, 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 UDE registered?

GJ55 UDE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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