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GJ55 VPT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,430 mi
Last recorded74,430 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 74,430 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 71,874 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 71,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 68,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 68,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 66,273 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 66,253 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 62,930 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 62,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,928 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has nail in outer edge of tread/wall

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,281 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer wall in various places

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front outer tyre wall damage

Rear both outer seat belts slow too retract

Rear wiper no rubber blade

Fail 25 Jul 2017 57,281 miles

Battery insecure and negative post clamp loose (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer wall in various places

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front outer tyre wall damage

Rear both outer seat belts slow too retract

Rear wiper no rubber blade

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 54,121 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level brake fluid (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 54,121 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level brake fluid (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 51,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 45,296 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape inner edges and perished

Pass 15 Jul 2013 42,215 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 42,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,194 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 34,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,718 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 28,948 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 23,197 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2009 23,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure

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 VPT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VPT, 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 VPT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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