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CT55 FTC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,924 mi
Last recorded81,924 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 FTC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,924 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 73,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner and outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner and outer sidewall close to cords

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 73,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner and outer sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner and outer sidewall close to cords

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 67,674 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 67,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,329 miles

n/s rear hand brake cable starting to size

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,593 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,200 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,845 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,027 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 27,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,889 miles

2 x front tyre sidewall starting to split (no cords exposed)

whole rear wiper blade missing

Fail 2 Sep 2010 20,889 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

2 x front tyre sidewall starting to split (no cords exposed)

whole rear wiper blade missing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,262 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 10,791 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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CT55 FTC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CT55 FTC, 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 CT55 FTC registered?

CT55 FTC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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