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FG55 FKB

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

66,976 mi
Last recorded66,976 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FKB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2025 66,976 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 64,468 miles

Nearside Front Inner top rear sills cvorroded

Nearside Front wishbourne corroded

Offside Front Inner to rear inner sills corroded

Offside Front wishbourne corroded

Rear both coil springs corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2023 62,622 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills , suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 62,622 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills , suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 61,922 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 61,922 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 59,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 57,553 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 57,553 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 54,591 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all 4 wheels have slight kerb damage

Pass 5 Oct 2018 51,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 51,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,367 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 48,367 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,692 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,609 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Rear BOTH WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 21 Sep 2015 37,609 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Rear BOTH WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,089 miles

n/s rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,275 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 30,275 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,893 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,804 miles

both rear tyres slightly perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2011 22,804 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,629 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 11,707 miles

both front shocker top mounts slightly worn

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 1 Oct 2008 11,707 miles

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

both front shocker top mounts slightly worn

rear seat belts not checked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 FKB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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