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GL55 MPF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,399 mi
Last recorded105,399 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 MPF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 105,399 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 105,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 98,424 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,142 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 93,204 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2018 86,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 86,563 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 81,377 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,392 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 69,042 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,900 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 61,900 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,494 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,201 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 50,201 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,771 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,079 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,471 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 24,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GL55 MPF, 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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GL55 MPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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