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GL55 GDY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,317 mi
Last recorded69,317 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 GDY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 69,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

advise parking brake minimum effort only just met

Pass 7 Feb 2020 64,490 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 64,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 58,171 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 53,638 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 53,638 miles

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 46,725 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 46,725 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 40,261 miles

o/s/rt yre deteriorating..

Fail 26 Jan 2016 40,261 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

o/s/rt yre deteriorating..

Pass 29 Jan 2015 35,347 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 35,347 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 30,428 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 22,543 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 22,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 19,174 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 18,168 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 14,922 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 11,086 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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GL55 GDY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL55 GDY, 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 GL55 GDY registered?

GL55 GDY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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