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GV55 OYD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,080 mi
Last recorded80,080 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 80,080 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 71,619 miles

recommend a wax oil

Pass 10 Oct 2022 70,918 miles

underside needs wax oiling

Pass 27 Sep 2021 69,134 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear underside would benefit from a wax oil/treatment applied

Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

play in front suspension top strut bearing when jacked

underside becoming corroded needs waxoiling

Pass 5 Sep 2019 62,296 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 62,296 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 58,015 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,605 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,449 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 24 Aug 2016 50,449 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2015 42,322 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 42,322 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside front side light in/op (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,531 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)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 22 Aug 2013 35,531 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,922 miles

both front tyres low

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,777 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 27,777 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,698 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,167 miles

Front Wheel Alignment (Tracking) Toe-Out Too Much Causing Uneven Tyre Wear On Both Front Tyres

Fail 23 Sep 2009 17,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Wheel Alignment (Tracking) Toe-Out Too Much Causing Uneven Tyre Wear On Both Front Tyres

Offside Front Tyre Extremely Close To The Legal Tread Depth Limit (Especially On Inner Edge)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 11,631 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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 OYD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 OYD, 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 GV55 OYD registered?

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

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