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GJ55 VPW

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,304 mi
Last recorded31,304 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 VPW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 31,304 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 31,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 28,648 miles

Nearside Front has cut in side wall 165/60r14

Nearside Front strut slight play

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Front strut slight play

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 165/60r14

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 27,223 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,766 miles

Slight lift in both front strut tops

Pass 1 Apr 2015 22,350 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,024 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 18,026 miles

nearside rear tyre has run flat damage to sidewall

offside rear tyre spliting on inner sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 16,745 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 16,695 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 14,971 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge 165/60R14H

Pass 29 Apr 2010 12,786 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage 165/60R14H

Pass 17 Sep 2008 7,849 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 VPW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

GJ55 VPW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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