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FG55 CYS

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

83,818 mi
Last recorded83,818 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 CYS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 83,818 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 80,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2025 80,655 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 79,077 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2024 79,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 77,239 miles

both rear tyres cracking visible

Fail 16 May 2023 77,239 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking visible

Pass 5 May 2022 75,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2022 75,829 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 74,217 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 74,217 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 73,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring on drive shaft (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring on drive shaft (1.6 (e))

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

Fail 20 May 2020 73,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring on drive shaft (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring on drive shaft (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,757 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 71,757 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE ON NEARSIDE WING AND FRONT DOOR

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CASING MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 68,568 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring broken (ABS light not on) (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 68,568 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring broken (ABS light not on) (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,886 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 54,922 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,153 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,347 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 35,651 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,514 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,210 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,160 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 22,158 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,205 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 16,002 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 CYS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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