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GY55 UUN

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,096 mi
Last recorded67,096 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 UUN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 67,096 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

tailgate not opening(checks carried out from rear seats area)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 67,096 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tailgate not opening(checks carried out from rear seats area)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 61,661 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre has deep splitting on inner sidewall close to cords

O/S/R tyre castleated on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,881 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,144 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,955 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 38,955 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,538 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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GY55 UUN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UUN, 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 UUN registered?

GY55 UUN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is GY55 UUN safe to buy?

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