MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
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
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))
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))
Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread and sidewall damaged
Offside Front tyre cracking on tread
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake disc inside faces corroded surface condition
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
early evidence of offside rear brake beginning to bind slightly
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)
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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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