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FG55 BZD

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,315 mi
Last recorded46,315 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 BZD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2014 46,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,315 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,305 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,631 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,262 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,813 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,798 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,352 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/rear tyre wearing on outer edge @ 2+mm

slight wear on inner edge of o/s/rear tyre

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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FG55 BZD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG55 BZD, 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 FG55 BZD registered?

FG55 BZD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is FG55 BZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 BZD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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