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FG55 HBD

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,858 mi
Last recorded74,858 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 HBD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 74,858 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 59,989 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 59,988 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2023 48,026 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 34,243 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres n/s and o/s slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 34,240 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres n/s and o/s slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 33,197 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 33,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 32,323 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 29,985 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 28,298 miles

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 29 Nov 2017 28,281 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 28 Nov 2016 25,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 22,519 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)

corrosion to brakes pipes at rear

Pass 24 Nov 2014 20,269 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 13,513 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 12,845 miles

battery inecure

Pass 28 Sep 2011 11,046 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 11,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 10,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 10,490 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 8,411 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 5,174 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 HBD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HBD, 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 HBD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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