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GK55 ZVV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

39,086 mi
Last recorded39,086 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 ZVV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 39,086 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 36,661 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 33,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 31,322 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 27,712 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished and getting low on tread

Offside Rear tyre inside wall perishing and cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2017 24,526 miles

Rear Tyres have cracks on sidewalls ,nearsidse/offside eg starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2016 22,286 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 20,417 miles

Offside Front tyre wall starting to perish,cracks not yet deep enough to see ply

Pass 4 Aug 2014 18,202 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 18,198 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 15,889 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 14,350 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,039 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 10,947 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,805 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 6,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level high

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 ZVV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ZVV, 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 ZVV registered?

GK55 ZVV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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