2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · GL55 MRO
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 97,438 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL55 MRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 97,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL55 MRO 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 MRO) between June 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Steering (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GL55 MRO Mileage History
- 15/06/202389,776 mi
- 30/08/202494,961 mi+5,185 mi
- 30/08/202494,961 mi
- 28/04/202697,438 mi+2,477 mi
- 29/04/202697,438 mi
Average of roughly 2,667 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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