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FG55 CYZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,737 mi
Last recorded121,737 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 CYZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2017 121,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

a nail in n/s/r tyre and tyre flat o/s/r tyre splitting in the tread

both rear brake pipes corroded at the rear flexi pipes

both rear coil springs corroded

engine warning light is on

o/s/r brake disc corroded

top shocker mounts worn

Pass 16 Nov 2016 117,705 miles

engine warning light on

had to put rear seats up to test seat belts

n/s/f tyre low tread

rear coil springs corroded

slight engine misfire

top[ front shocker mounts worn

Fail 16 Nov 2016 117,705 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine warning light on

had to put rear seats up to test seat belts

n/s/f tyre low tread

rear coil springs corroded

slight engine misfire

top[ front shocker mounts worn

Pass 13 Nov 2015 114,633 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre stop light inop

engine light on

wiper rubbers split still clearing screen

Fail 13 Nov 2015 114,632 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre stop light inop

engine light on

o/s/f tyre below legal limit on inner edge

wiper rubbers split still clearing screen

Pass 24 Oct 2014 108,479 miles

centre stop not working.

n/s/f sidelamp slightly dim.

rubber dust covers on front steering & suspension joints starting to perish & crack.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 97,438 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

centre stop lamp not working.

Fail 31 Oct 2013 97,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

centre stop lamp not working.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

o/s/r brake disc inner friction surface in poor condition.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 86,516 miles

rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,163 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 75,161 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 69,395 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 69,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,171 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 38,264 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 CYZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CYZ, 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 CYZ registered?

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

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