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GJ55 VVU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

36,986 mi
Last recorded36,986 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 VVU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 36,986 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 36,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 33,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 33,661 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 30,598 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil weep from filter

Fail 4 Oct 2023 30,591 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil weep from filter

Pass 5 Oct 2022 26,904 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2021 24,457 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 24,457 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 23,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close, lower edges and perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 22,729 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 21,855 miles

Front tyres perished on outer sidewalls and worn on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2018 21,855 miles

Front tyres perished on outer sidewalls and worn on edges

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 21,186 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges and outer sidewalls perished

Pass 19 Sep 2016 19,564 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,158 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 17,030 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 17,023 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 16,919 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 16,722 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,207 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly perished

Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,442 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 15,442 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 13,488 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 10,755 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 VVU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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