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GX55 PUV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,581 mi
Last recorded56,581 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 PUV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 56,581 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 54,525 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded. (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 54,517 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 54,517 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing, and stud snapped (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured alloy cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 54,367 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,321 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2016 54,308 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 53,788 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,913 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 4 Sep 2013 44,899 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 44,897 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,302 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,061 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 26,551 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 26,551 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,788 miles

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

OFF-SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDE-WALL NOT EXPOSING CORDS

Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GX55 PUV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GX55 PUV, 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 GX55 PUV registered?

GX55 PUV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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