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GK55 VXM

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,522 mi
Last recorded94,522 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VXM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 94,522 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 94,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND ALL BACK (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 93,844 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 93,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 91,940 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 89,417 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 89,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 86,242 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,940 miles

Central Front bonnet chack not working

Fail 9 Jan 2017 82,940 miles

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)

Central Front bonnet chack not working

Pass 3 Dec 2015 77,004 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 77,004 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 71,948 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 67,385 miles

a/c unt leaking?.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,770 miles

near side wiper rubber split at ends.

rear braks 50% imbalance .

Pass 25 Oct 2011 58,991 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 58,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 50,438 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 31,228 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 31,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,064 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and Offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

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 VXM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 GK55 VXM, 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 VXM registered?

GK55 VXM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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