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2005 KIA PICANTO
General Information
- Registration GV55SPZ
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model PICANTO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1086cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 79,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear brake back plate corroded
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- offside front brake back plate corroded
3 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 69,777 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake has only just met the required effort to pass
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 61,852 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre has no wear left in it
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 38,671 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 38,671 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 38,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 32,637 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre perished / cracked around tread
6 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 32,637 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre perished / cracked around tread
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 27,169 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2018 22 Jun 20265 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 26,357 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust flexi damaged
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
5 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 26,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose x4 (4.2.A.1e) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose x4 (4.2.A.1e) Dangerous
- Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- offside rear tyre perished
- front exhaust flexi damaged
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 26,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 25,411 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2016 22 Jun 202612 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,578 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2015 22 Jun 202615 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,765 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
3 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,389 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2013 22 Jun 202624 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,328 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2012 22 Jun 20261 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 14,999 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2011 22 Jun 20261 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 14,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 12,530 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 10,156 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 22 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GV55SPZ was registered on 2005-09-30
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