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MJ55 GPE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

25,216 mi
Last recorded25,216 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 GPE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 25,216 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 25,216 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 20,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight movement in both front macPherson strut top mountings

Fail 3 Mar 2025 20,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight movement in both front macPherson strut top mountings

Pass 26 Feb 2024 19,121 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 18,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2022 17,743 miles

Nearside Front cv boot slightly deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 17,096 miles

Front both sides shocker top bush slightly worn

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2020 16,718 miles

Front Both sides shocker top mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 26 Feb 2019 15,153 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 13,629 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 11,925 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 10,376 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 10,376 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 8,774 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 6,637 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 6,637 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 6,620 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 6,266 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 5,790 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 5,317 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 4,758 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 3,998 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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MJ55 GPE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MJ55 GPE, 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 MJ55 GPE registered?

MJ55 GPE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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