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GJ55 WWF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,544 mi
Last recorded78,544 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2025 78,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with white crayon (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear are HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills by axle bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 75,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 165/60R14H HANKOOK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 74,813 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 74,202 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,064 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective tyre perished and wheel badly distorted ()

Fail 14 Sep 2020 73,064 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective tyre perished and wheel badly distorted ()

Pass 19 Sep 2019 71,202 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,804 miles

unable to inspect nearside rear seat

Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,629 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,259 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,502 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,845 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,601 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 46,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear 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)

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

highlevel stoplamp not working

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,387 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,387 miles

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

n/s/f wiper split but clears screen ok.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,351 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,978 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 25,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,655 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 WWF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WWF, 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 WWF registered?

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

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