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GK55 ZWJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,397 mi
Last recorded96,397 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 ZWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 96,397 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 89,616 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 89,616 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,857 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 70,639 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,225 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 65,225 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,430 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Dec 2010 56,177 miles

rear tyres worn

slight inbalance rear brakes

Pass 6 Jan 2010 49,619 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn

Fail 6 Jan 2010 49,619 miles

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

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

Front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/r brakes signs of over heating

wipers smeary

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 ZWJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ registered?

GK55 ZWJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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