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FG55 DCO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,500 mi
Last recorded107,500 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 DCO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 107,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake slightly long

Fail 11 Oct 2018 107,500 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake slightly long

Pass 3 Jul 2017 98,181 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Jun 2017 97,945 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2016 88,454 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 88,263 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,199 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer edges

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 75,199 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres perished on outer edges

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,379 miles

surface cracking to rear tyres

Fail 16 Jul 2014 65,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface cracking to rear tyres

Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,596 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rusted

Fail 16 Jul 2013 57,596 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rusted

Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,653 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,876 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 36,398 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2009 27,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,313 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,731 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 18,731 miles

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

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

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 DCO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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