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PE55 GZR

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

71,313 mi
Last recorded71,313 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 GZR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 71,313 miles

Rear under body under sealed

Pass 25 Sep 2025 64,644 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 64,644 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 64,644 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 57,601 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 57,601 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 56,240 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 56,240 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 54,596 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 52,314 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 52,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2020 49,511 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 49,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 47,127 miles

OS hand brake weak effort

Pass 17 Sep 2018 42,988 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 40,952 miles

Offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 38,793 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 38,791 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,870 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,200 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 32,200 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,201 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 24,621 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 24,621 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,216 miles

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

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

radiator weeping at bottom

Pass 7 Sep 2010 13,664 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 9 Sep 2009 7,195 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 2,655 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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PE55 GZR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 PE55 GZR, 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 PE55 GZR registered?

PE55 GZR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is PE55 GZR safe to buy?

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