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GJ55 WWC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,900 mi
Last recorded93,900 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 WWC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 93,900 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,369 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 86,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 81,055 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 74,887 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,168 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,784 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,126 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 19 Sep 2011 45,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,839 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,999 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 28,999 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,102 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 WWC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc 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 WWC, 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 WWC registered?

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

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