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GK55 WRA

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,930 mi
Last recorded43,930 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2009 43,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear tyres worn low

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,930 miles

front and rear tyres worn low

Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,204 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 165/60/14

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge 165/60/14

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 WRA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 WRA, 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 WRA registered?

GK55 WRA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is GK55 WRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK55 WRA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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