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FG55 GHF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,049 mi
Last recorded110,049 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 110,049 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 110,045 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 104,188 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,588 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 97,562 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 89,607 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 89,607 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 83,748 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2015 83,747 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2014 70,076 miles

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

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

both front brakes grabbing slightly

n/s/f tyre outer side wall in poor condition

slight play in both front ,top strut mounts

Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,194 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 57,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,665 miles

o/s rear tyre perished & worn on inner egde

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,100 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,901 miles

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

both rear tyres side walls starting to crack

Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,775 miles

both rear tyres perishing outer side wall and valve stems perished

brake fluid level low

exhaust system corroding in places

rear wiper blade rubber split

slight leak of grease from nearside front inner driveshaft boot

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,629 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 GHF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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