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PK55 GYU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,063 mi
Last recorded85,063 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 85,063 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 85,063 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2017 80,015 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 79,550 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 73,136 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 67,707 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,720 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,441 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 46,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,212 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,938 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 37,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,557 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 28,747 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 GYU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GYU, 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 GYU registered?

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

Is PK55 GYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK55 GYU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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