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GJ55 VPO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,725 mi
Last recorded22,725 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 22,725 miles

Nearside Front side wall poor condition.

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

Offside Front tyre side wall poor condition.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 22,583 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 22,380 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 22,380 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 21,512 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 19,402 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 19,402 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 17,465 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 15,792 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 13,189 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 11,191 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 11,191 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 9,219 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 VPO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

GJ55 VPO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is GJ55 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ55 VPO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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