MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Chassis covered in under seal
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Chassis covered in under seal
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
(Rear wiper blade defective).
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Front flexi) (6.1.2 (a))
Front Both Sides (Wheel covers obstructing the view of brake pads)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (Inner discs) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Chassis covered in underseal (Including suspension components).
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
roughness from nearside front bearing
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG55 HBK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 HBK, 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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What year was FG55 HBK registered?
FG55 HBK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 October 2005.
Is FG55 HBK safe to buy?
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