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GJ55 XTA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,207 mi
Last recorded65,207 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 65,207 miles
Pass 27 May 2018 62,539 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 60,173 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,997 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 53,821 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,821 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 50,665 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,393 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,247 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,251 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,092 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,591 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 XTA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

GJ55 XTA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 October 2005.

Is GJ55 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ55 XTA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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