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GV55 VHT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,864 mi
Last recorded88,864 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VHT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 88,864 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 88,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 88,324 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 85,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Cut Damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Sidewall Cut Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 85,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached Lamp Unit (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside & Offside Rear Both Not Working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Within Tread - Marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Cut Damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Sidewall Cut Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 84,526 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 84,526 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding all brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 84,130 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 77,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 67,496 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside parking brake only just met limit

Pass 5 Dec 2017 58,932 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2017 58,932 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 46,938 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 46,938 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 36,434 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 36,434 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 28,136 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,957 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 25,947 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,844 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 20,844 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 17,926 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,227 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 11,774 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 6,336 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 VHT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV55 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

GV55 VHT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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