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FG55 CZB

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,449 mi
Last recorded72,449 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 72,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper torn (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 28 Jun 2021 67,426 miles

clutch pedal rubber is worn

Fail 25 Jun 2021 67,425 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber is worn

Pass 23 Jun 2020 63,787 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 63,786 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front abs ring is cracked, but currently not causing abs warning lamp to illuminate

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracked, inner wall is cracking quite badly, and tread has a nail in it. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front strut top mountings have some movement

clutch operation is inconsistent and feels unpredictable, advise having it rectified

Pass 22 Jun 2018 55,860 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 55,860 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 50,358 miles

Nearside Front abs reluctor ring split, abs lamp will eventually come on but wasn't on at time of test

suspect cabin filter to be blocked because of very little air at the vents, possibility of fan overheating

Fail 23 Jun 2017 50,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall looks to have been run under-inflated and damaged the rubber (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front abs reluctor ring split, abs lamp will eventually come on but wasn't on at time of test

suspect cabin filter to be blocked because of very little air at the vents, possibility of fan overheating

Pass 5 Jul 2016 45,261 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 41,517 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 41,517 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 37,681 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Fail 30 Jun 2014 37,567 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,311 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,122 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 30,057 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 24,885 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 20,675 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,937 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 12,444 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 CZB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CZB, 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 CZB registered?

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

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