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GJ55 XSZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,628 mi
Last recorded134,628 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XSZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 134,628 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 134,628 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 134,032 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 134,032 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 133,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 133,221 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 132,854 miles

offside front tyre very worn inner edge 1656014

Fail 5 Oct 2022 132,851 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 132,083 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 131,096 miles

slight bind on offside front brake

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 131,096 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 130,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 165/60x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 130,373 miles

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 127,786 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges 1656014

Fail 2 Oct 2018 127,780 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 125,520 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 125,520 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 121,646 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 121,646 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 116,532 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 116,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 112,196 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 112,196 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 107,500 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 94,700 miles

both number plates delaminating at top

offside front strut top mount has slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2011 79,667 miles

Both number plates deteriorating

Front bumper trim adrifton nearside corner

Pass 8 Oct 2010 64,113 miles

Both front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated.

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 64,113 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,699 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,621 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 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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