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GK55 WPV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,152 mi
Last recorded77,152 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 WPV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 77,152 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 76,425 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 75,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 74,649 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Dec 2020 74,649 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 73,599 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jan 2020 73,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 72,742 miles

advisory power steering a bit rough in operation

Fail 22 Dec 2018 72,732 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted offside front bolt missing out of brake carrier (1.1.16 (c) (i))

advisory power steering a bit rough in operation

Pass 2 Jan 2018 71,909 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside front (1.7.5a)

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

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

advisory both inner driveshafts inner gaiters leaking grease from clips

advisory offside front windscreen has minor damage scraches

Pass 4 Jan 2017 71,535 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 71,138 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front windscreen has scratches in zone a

front wiper blades worn

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,875 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 68,550 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,321 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 64,987 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,416 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,858 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,170 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,152 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 WPV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

GK55 WPV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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