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GJ55 YBZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,336 mi
Last recorded132,336 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 YBZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 132,336 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 132,253 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 129,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 124,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 115,319 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 105,782 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,531 miles

engine oil level low

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Fail 15 Oct 2015 95,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil level low

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 18 Oct 2014 85,808 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 85,808 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 74,526 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level low

nearside front and offside rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2012 63,830 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,830 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Sep 2011 54,250 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,442 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,715 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,764 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 YBZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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