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FG55 HWO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,577 mi
Last recorded66,577 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 HWO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 66,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

slight corrosion to o/s front to rear brake pipe

slight play in o/s/f track rod end ball joint

Fail 30 Nov 2019 66,577 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

slight corrosion to o/s front to rear brake pipe

slight play in o/s/f track rod end ball joint

Pass 28 Nov 2018 57,500 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 57,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front pads low

Pass 5 Dec 2017 49,004 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on inner edge

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 38,244 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 37,997 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 34,654 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,971 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 28,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,208 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 22,028 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 18,682 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 15,600 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 11,848 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 HWO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HWO, 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 HWO registered?

FG55 HWO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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