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GP55 WTL

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

61,902 mi
Last recorded61,902 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 WTL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 61,902 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 61,902 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing handbrake cable retain clip (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 54,575 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 54,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 48,518 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 48,518 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 42,920 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear tyre is perished.

Fail 5 Dec 2013 42,920 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear tyre is perished.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 37,297 miles

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

front reg plate damaged but still readable from the prescribed distance at time of testing

offside rerar tyre perishing slightly

unable to inspect outer brake pads during test due to wheel trim setup.

Fail 22 Nov 2012 37,297 miles

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

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

front reg plate damaged but still readable from the prescribed distance at time of testing

offside rerar tyre perishing slightly

unable to inspect outer brake pads during test due to wheel trim setup.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 31,945 miles

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

front reg plate damaged but still readable from specified distance

Fail 1 Dec 2011 31,945 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front reg plate damaged but still readable from specified distance

offside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall close to exposing cords/ply

nearside front tyre has a cut across the treaded area close to exposing cords/ply

Pass 6 Dec 2010 26,313 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 26,313 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 21,649 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 18,271 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil filter starting to leak

Fail 3 Dec 2008 18,271 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)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil filter leaking

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 WTL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 WTL, 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 WTL registered?

GP55 WTL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is GP55 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 WTL shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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