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FG55 FJN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,704 mi
Last recorded96,704 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 96,704 miles

EML on

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 96,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

EML on

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 90,843 miles

EML on

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 90,843 miles

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

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

EML on

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,055 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 85,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,627 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 77,627 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,794 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 69,794 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,325 miles

both front tyres worn bold inner edges

centre brake light not working

engine warning light on

n/s/f tyre perished

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,044 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,109 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,904 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 35,904 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FJN 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 FJN, 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 FJN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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