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GK55 WPE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,660 mi
Last recorded90,660 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 WPE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 90,660 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 90,660 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 88,382 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 88,382 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 85,617 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 81,168 miles

Oil leak

slight lift in o/s/f top suspention bush,

Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,119 miles

slight play in o/s/f suspention leg .

Fail 30 Aug 2013 73,119 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f suspention leg .

Fail 6 Sep 2012 67,187 miles

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

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

rear pads sticky,discs starting to rust

Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,187 miles

rear pads sticky,discs starting to rust

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,536 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 58,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,598 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,047 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 33,047 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,448 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 WPE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK55 WPE registered?

GK55 WPE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is GK55 WPE safe to buy?

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