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GY55 UUG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,964 mi
Last recorded20,964 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 UUG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Aug 2011 17,796 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 17,796 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,031 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 28 Aug 2009 12,576 miles

minor cut to inner sidewall of offside front tyre.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,098 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

cuts in both front tyres inner sidewalls not deep enough to reach cords

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 UUG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY55 UUG, 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 UUG registered?

GY55 UUG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GY55 UUG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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