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GK55 WPD

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,652 mi
Last recorded127,652 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 WPD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 127,652 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

osr tyre perrished

Pass 13 Jun 2017 117,021 miles

possible slight noise from nsf wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jun 2017 117,021 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

possible slight noise from nsf wheel bearing

Pass 7 May 2016 102,574 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

osr tyre perrished

Pass 2 May 2015 94,557 miles

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 29 Mar 2014 85,065 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 73,004 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 57,851 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 57,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 47,674 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all 4 wheels slightly damaged

offside front tyre slightly damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2009 35,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Sep 2008 24,208 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 WPD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK55 WPD, 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 WPD registered?

GK55 WPD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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