MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
both rear tyres worn out of shape inner edges and perished
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Battery insecure
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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