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FG55 BZH

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,896 mi
Last recorded67,896 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 BZH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 67,896 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 61,008 miles

Coil spring corroded all sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides around ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 60,880 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides around ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 50,609 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides around the bottom ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 41,429 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides around bottom ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 41,282 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides around bottom ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 38,794 miles

Coil spring corroded Both NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 29,477 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,111 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 11,158 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 7,467 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 7,243 miles

some play in offside front shockabsorber top mounting

Fail 30 Sep 2013 6,896 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery leaking acid

slight play in offside front shocker top mount

Pass 30 Sep 2013 6,896 miles

battery leaking acid

slight play in offside front shocker top mount

Pass 26 Sep 2012 6,176 miles

rear wiper blade split

slight play inoffside shocker top mount

Pass 21 Sep 2011 5,373 miles

nearside front tyre outerside wall cracking

offside front tyre outer side wall cracking

offside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2011 5,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre outerside wall cracking

offside front tyre outer side wall cracking

offside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2010 4,536 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 3,494 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 2,672 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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FG55 BZH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BZH, 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 BZH registered?

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

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