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GK55 OZR

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,783 mi
Last recorded83,783 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 OZR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 83,783 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 83,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2019 80,331 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 80,331 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 77,038 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,449 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front inner c.v boot slightly weaping grease

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 7 Sep 2016 70,025 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front inner c.v boot slightly weaping grease

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 64,375 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,328 miles

offside front wheel has a slight bind

Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,687 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 139,709 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,087 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,292 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 39,292 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,442 miles

chip in A zone less than 10mm

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,742 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,291 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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GK55 OZR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GK55 OZR, 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 GK55 OZR registered?

GK55 OZR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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