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FG55 CYX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

51,780 mi
Last recorded51,780 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 CYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2024 51,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken. (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake reading becoming low.

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 51,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring cracked. (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TO THE MINIMUM STANDARD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 51,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring cracked. (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TO THE MINIMUM STANDARD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 51,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring cracked. (1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake performance becoming low.

Fail 25 Aug 2022 51,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring cracked. (1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake performance becoming low.

Pass 1 Sep 2021 50,762 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 50,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 50,549 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 50,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Tyre pressures low

Pass 30 Aug 2019 50,118 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 50,118 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 47,201 miles

BOTH front tyre edges slightly worn

Offside Rear Parking brake reading becoming low.

Fail 30 Aug 2018 47,201 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

BOTH front tyre edges slightly worn

Offside Rear Parking brake reading becoming low.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,447 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,362 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 36,362 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 35,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 33,329 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 33,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,252 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 28,001 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,361 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,976 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,481 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 26,481 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

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 CYX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CYX, 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 CYX registered?

FG55 CYX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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