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GP55 NRX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,526 mi
Last recorded92,526 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 NRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 92,526 miles

Offside Front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

engine management light on

Fail 3 Dec 2015 92,524 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

engine management light on

Pass 11 Dec 2014 78,987 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 78,981 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 65,344 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 65,344 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 58,859 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges (tread not cut as deep)

Near side front tyre worn ON LIMIT!

Off side fvront tyre worn low

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 58,859 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges (tread not cut as deep)

Near side front tyre worn ON LIMIT!

Off side fvront tyre worn low

Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,644 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 51,644 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,605 miles

damage to both rear inner tyre walls

Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,464 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 26,161 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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GP55 NRX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GP55 NRX, 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 GP55 NRX registered?

GP55 NRX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is GP55 NRX safe to buy?

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