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GJ55 WVV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,116 mi
Last recorded83,116 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 83,116 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 83,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 78,220 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 78,217 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 71,989 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,282 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 56,818 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 56,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 47,922 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 47,922 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,510 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,408 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 34,145 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,038 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 24,077 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 18,489 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 WVV 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 75%.

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

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