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GK55 VWX

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,984 mi
Last recorded106,984 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VWX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2022 106,984 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 105,096 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 105,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 105,087 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 105,087 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 99,688 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Slightly seized and stiff in operation (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front suspension strut top mounting worn.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, body side of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 98,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 6 Jul 2017 98,217 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 Aug 2016 89,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has 3mm left. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 89,807 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has 3mm left. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,780 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 75,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cracked to the cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 71,390 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,429 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,501 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,851 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,512 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 VWX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VWX, 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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GK55 VWX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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