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MF55 GZE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,065 mi
Last recorded117,065 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 GZE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 117,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front screen washer in/op

mil lamp illuminated then rectified itself

Fail 13 Sep 2022 117,004 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front screen washer in/op

Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,944 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe going to flex slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer brake disc face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rear hose going to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 93,170 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 90,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flaxy deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 76,503 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 76,503 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,150 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inside faces (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inside faces (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 69,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance sidelight very dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inside faces (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inside faces (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,067 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 63,067 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 53,451 miles

FRONT N/S/ BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,256 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near and off side rear tyres cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2013 49,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

near and off side rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,170 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,544 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

front brakes making grinding noise

Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,674 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 17,862 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

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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MF55 GZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MF55 GZE, 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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MF55 GZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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