2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · GL55 GDX
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 107,902 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL55 GDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2024
- 107,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL55 GDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Picanto (GL55 GDX) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
GL55 GDX Mileage History
- 15/11/2021107,381 mi
- 15/10/202276,117 mi-31,264 mi
- 21/10/2022107,518 mi+31,401 mi
- 14/11/2023107,523 mi+5 mi
- 16/11/2024107,902 mi+379 mi
Average of roughly 173 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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