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GV55 OWM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,762 mi
Last recorded65,762 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 OWM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 65,762 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 65,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,728 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,782 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 42,747 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,613 miles

bpth front tyres badly worn on outer edge

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads very low and front discs worn and lipped

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,083 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

cut on n/s/r tyre side wall

n/s/f brake pads wearing low

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 27,501 miles

o/s/f brake disc ridged

Fail 30 Sep 2010 27,501 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

o/s/f brake disc ridged

Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,118 miles

engine oil level too high

o/s/f brake disc worn and ridged

Fail 29 Sep 2009 23,087 miles

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

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

engine oil level too high

o/s/f brake disc worn and ridged

Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,281 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres wearing low

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 OWM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV55 OWM registered?

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

Is GV55 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 OWM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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