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GV55 OWJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,596 mi
Last recorded108,596 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 OWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 108,596 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 103,046 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 99,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 97,296 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 97,294 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Both rear tyres heavily perished/cracking. Have advised presenter.

Cannot assess life of front pads, seem low. Have advised presenter.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 94,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges advise change 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,639 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 87,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated &incorrect fitted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/14h advise check tracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 79,516 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 66,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm advise change 165/60/14h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm advise tracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 66,310 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working llb501 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working llb501 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm advise change 165/60/14h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm advise tracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 48,356 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 48,226 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 36,936 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,783 miles

wiper blades worn

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

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

front brake discs are worn

Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,385 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade smears the screen

Fail 1 Mar 2012 29,385 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

offside wiper blade smears the screen

Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,707 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 19,770 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,442 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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GV55 OWJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GV55 OWJ, 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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GV55 OWJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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