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FG55 FHC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,169 mi
Last recorded59,169 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,169 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 56,354 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,208 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,391 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,151 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 37,816 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,034 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,281 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,768 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 15,459 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 15,459 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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 FHC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG55 FHC?

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What year was FG55 FHC registered?

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

Is FG55 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 FHC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG55 FHC have outstanding finance?

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