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GY55 PNK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,757 mi
Last recorded98,757 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 PNK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 98,757 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 96,329 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 93,983 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 93,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 90,244 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 83,867 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 76,730 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 68,512 miles

small stone chip in the front screen

Pass 1 Mar 2019 63,020 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 61,245 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 58,951 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 58,951 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 53,391 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 53,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 49,512 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 49,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,049 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,846 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Oct 2012 41,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

chip in front windscreen outside of swept area.

engine oil over filled.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,570 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 38,570 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 34,849 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 10 Oct 2009 28,965 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)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Fail 10 Oct 2009 28,965 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)

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 11 Oct 2008 22,308 miles

O/S REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 22,308 miles

O/S REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GY55 PNK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black 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 GY55 PNK, 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 GY55 PNK registered?

GY55 PNK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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