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GL55 MPV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,278 mi
Last recorded119,278 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 119,278 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 119,263 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 104,432 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 97,358 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 97,358 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,722 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 92,695 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 86,685 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 77,995 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 71,722 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 71,722 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall scuffed

Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,948 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,339 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 54,339 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,028 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 47,028 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)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,864 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,754 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 MPV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MPV, 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 MPV registered?

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

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