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GJ55 VUX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,341 mi
Last recorded55,341 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 55,341 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 53,949 miles

Nearside Rear Badly perished and cracked along sidewall.

Offside Front excessively worn on inner edge.

Fail 26 Feb 2018 53,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Badly perished and cracked along sidewall.

Offside Front excessively worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inside Edge Of Tread

Fail 31 Jan 2017 49,987 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn cracking

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

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

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

power steering fluid low

Fail 13 Jun 2016 46,866 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding handbrake cable to caliper mechanism sticking on (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracked on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear wheel has one different wheel nuts fitted

Offside Front power steering fluid around power steering pump and resivoire but unable to find leak

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel has two different wheel nuts fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 44,468 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 44,452 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 39,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front road wheel damaged

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside rear tyre cracking - tyre should be replaced

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 37,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wheel damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 3 Oct 2013 37,278 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wheel damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2012 34,997 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on innner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 30,750 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,030 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,623 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 VUX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VUX, 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 VUX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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