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GJ55 WYG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,528 mi
Last recorded61,528 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres on edges

Fail 4 Mar 2015 61,527 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,532 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,354 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,510 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 28,436 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 16,694 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 WYG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WYG, 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 WYG registered?

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

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