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FG55 HBC

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,853 mi
Last recorded80,853 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 HBC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 80,853 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

emissions not tested

welding repair been done to the backbox

Fail 9 Oct 2023 80,851 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

emissions not tested

Fail 28 Sep 2023 80,836 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Off side slow coming on and releasing (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust tail pipe corroded on entry to silencer

Pass 22 Sep 2022 76,209 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle corroded

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2022 76,209 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle corroded

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2021 71,523 miles

Front and rear axle corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 68,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 65,564 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Secured with Bungy strap (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Fluctuating between 20 - 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front flexi exhaust section deteriorated

N/S/F Tyre has damage / cut to outer side wall

N/S/R Tyre perished (Mainly on Side walls) & approx 3.00 mm @ lowest point

Nearside Front Lower (Rear) Suspension arm bush starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

O/S/R Brake pipe slightly corroded

O/S/R Tyre perished (Mainly on Side walls) & approx 3.00 mm @ lowest point & Valve stem deteriorated

Offside Front Lower (Rear) Suspension arm bush starting to deteriorate

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Approx 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust / joint in poor condition & poor repair carried out - System has minor exhaust blow

Fail 26 Sep 2019 65,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Aim poor (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Secured with Bungy strap (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Fluctuating between 20 - 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front flexi exhaust section deteriorated

N/S/F Tyre has damage / cut to outer side wall

N/S/R Tyre perished (Mainly on Side walls) & approx 3.00 mm @ lowest point

Nearside Front Lower (Rear) Suspension arm bush starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/R Brake pipe slightly corroded

O/S/R Tyre perished (Mainly on Side walls) & approx 3.00 mm @ lowest point & Valve stem deteriorated

Offside Front Lower (Rear) Suspension arm bush starting to deteriorate

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Approx 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust / joint in poor condition & poor repair carried out - System has minor exhaust blow

Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 61,162 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,407 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread and sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,601 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 42,354 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 42,353 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 39,957 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,007 miles

rear brake disc inside faces corroded surface condition

Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,014 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,223 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,509 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

early evidence of offside rear brake beginning to bind slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2009 17,870 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,550 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)

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 HBC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HBC, 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 HBC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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