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GL55 MPO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,500 mi
Last recorded77,500 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 MPO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 77,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,882 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 66,548 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 62,048 miles

sub frame and prescribed area cleaned and under sealed

Pass 7 Dec 2018 62,028 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 62,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 61,280 miles

Both front suspension springs corroded

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Front subframe / suspension arms corroded

N/s/f tyre cracked in places / worn on edges of tread

N/s/r tyre cracked badly in places

O/s/r tyre slightly cracked in places / slightly worn on edges of tread

Rear brake discs corroded / pitted

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2017 61,280 miles

Both front suspension springs corroded

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Front subframe / suspension arms corroded

N/s/f tyre cracked in places / worn on edges of tread

N/s/r tyre cracked badly in places

O/s/r tyre slightly cracked in places / slightly worn on edges of tread

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

Rear brake discs corroded / pitted

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,693 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust rear silencer pipe corroded, including bracket.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,337 miles

Nearside Front ABS ring corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front ABS ring corroded

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 59,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front ABS ring corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front ABS ring corroded

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,797 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 56,333 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 48,860 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 43,993 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,993 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 37,765 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 37,765 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 32,610 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,563 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 MPO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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