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PK55 GYH

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,169 mi
Last recorded66,169 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 GYH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 66,169 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 66,164 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 63,677 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 63,677 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear os an ns tyres our perished

Fail 17 Apr 2015 59,792 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

n/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,792 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

n/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 29 Mar 2014 57,566 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,557 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,113 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,082 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,233 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,752 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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PK55 GYH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PK55 GYH, 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 PK55 GYH registered?

PK55 GYH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is PK55 GYH safe to buy?

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