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GJ55 WVW

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,054 mi
Last recorded99,054 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 99,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60 r14 75h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 99,054 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60 r14 75h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear outer sills

Fail 14 Jan 2022 93,820 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,317 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 77,191 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 77,191 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 70,943 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 70,941 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 64,848 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test due to dog cage installed ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 59,641 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 59,641 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 54,281 miles

Slight play found in both front top suspension mounts when the suspension is hanging

Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,132 miles

Front flexi has a slight leak of exhaust gas

N/s mirror housing smashed, still secure to the vehicle

Rear silencer has a slight leak of exhaust gas

Slight play in o/s/f top susp mount

Pass 6 Jan 2014 46,833 miles

Both front wipers split at the ends buts still clear the screen fine.

N/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,580 miles

advise front exhaust flexible pipe starting to deteriorate

advise offside front and nearside front tyres have some light cracking to them

Pass 6 Jan 2012 39,324 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 39,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 35,877 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

cuts to tread of rear tyres

Fail 5 Jan 2011 35,877 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

cuts to tread of rear tyres

Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2009 24,577 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 24,577 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 WVW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW registered?

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

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