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PE55 GZV

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,894 mi
Last recorded62,894 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 GZV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 62,894 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 62,894 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2022 55,012 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 55,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 51,311 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 51,311 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 6 Jan 2020 47,696 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 47,680 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 46,933 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 45,777 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 44,853 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 43,528 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,822 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 40,431 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 37,607 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 34,891 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,095 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,494 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,175 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 GZV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 PE55 GZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE55 GZV registered?

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

Is PE55 GZV safe to buy?

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