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CV55 FJC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,280 mi
Last recorded69,280 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 FJC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 69,280 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 56,333 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 48,418 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 48,418 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 40,549 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 40,539 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 34,895 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 29,654 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 28,492 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

screenwash bottle leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2018 27,556 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

n/s/ outer sill damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2017 26,585 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 26,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 25,103 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,702 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,118 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and near limit

Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,677 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 19,123 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,270 miles

nearside and offside rear tyrewalls cracked and perrished

Pass 23 Sep 2010 15,363 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,366 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,792 miles

front tyres on legal limit

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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CV55 FJC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CV55 FJC, 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 CV55 FJC registered?

CV55 FJC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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