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PK55 GYO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,340 mi
Last recorded82,340 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 GYO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 82,340 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 80,724 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,596 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,478 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,147 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,462 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 69,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,199 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 53,282 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,842 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,323 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,155 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 17,701 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 17,700 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 GYO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GYO, 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 PK55 GYO registered?

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

Is PK55 GYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK55 GYO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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