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PK55 GYP

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

72,486 mi
Last recorded72,486 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,486 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade split at ends

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 67,334 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front has cuts in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cracking /perishing in sidewall

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 67,334 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front has cuts in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cracking /perishing in sidewall

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 62,342 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 62,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,321 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 57,320 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,236 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 52,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 47,716 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,716 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,854 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 37,988 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 37,988 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 31,300 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Passenger side rear tyre has a cut in the side wall, inner

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,736 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 24,736 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 17,253 miles

ADVISE - NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMIT.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW.

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 GYP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PK55 GYP, 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 GYP registered?

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

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