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Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner tread 1656014
offside front tyre worn inner tread close to exposing cord 1656014
slight bind on offside front brake
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner tread 1656014
offside front tyre worn inner tread close to exposing cord 1656014
slight bind on offside front brake
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
offside front tyre very worn inner edge 1656014
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering malfunctioning grabbing and releasing (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
offside front tyre very worn inner edge 1656014
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
slight bind on offside front brake
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1656014 inner tyre bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight bind on offside front brake
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 165/60x14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 165/60x14 (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
both front tyres worn inner edges 1656014
Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged both front abs rings cracked and have teeth missing due to corrosion (1.6 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
both front tyres worn inner edges 1656014
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam bulb not working (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (8.2.2)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front wiper blade has split
offside front wiper blade has split
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front wiper blade has split
offside front wiper blade has split
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both number plates delaminating at top
offside front strut top mount has slight play
Both number plates deteriorating
Front bumper trim adrifton nearside corner
Both front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated.
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated.
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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GJ55 XSZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 XSZ, 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 XSZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.
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