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FG55 FPT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,585 mi
Last recorded120,585 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 120,585 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 117,602 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated around clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sills covered with plastic trims

Pass 14 Jul 2022 114,023 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 109,692 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disk faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 102,303 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 92,323 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 83,083 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 83,073 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 74,834 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,542 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 60,401 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 45,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,571 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 39,551 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 39,551 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,035 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 32,850 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,210 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,746 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,408 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 FPT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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