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GJ55 YBW

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,146 mi
Last recorded93,146 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 93,146 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 81,557 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 73,633 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 73,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split grease coming out (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split grease coming out (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced appears bulb wrong side light brighter than brake light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where passes throw inner wing grommit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted wheel bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread but outer wall also damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where joins to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle Corroded in a number of areas

Pass 13 Nov 2018 64,237 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 59,239 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 59,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,897 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,591 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,112 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 43,945 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2013 43,945 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,542 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 41,358 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,781 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,061 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 34,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear and nearside front brakes holding on slightley when car jacked up on ramp

Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,461 miles

both rear and nearside front brakes holding on slightley when car jacked up on ramp

Pass 14 Sep 2009 28,767 miles

both wiper smearing

Fail 11 Sep 2009 28,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

HAND BRAKE EFFORT 16% (16% MIN)

both wiper smearing

Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,110 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

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 YBW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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