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88,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
nearside parking brake only just met limit
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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