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FG55 HWR

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,127 mi
Last recorded94,127 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 HWR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 94,127 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 94,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 86,192 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 86,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than the n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,255 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 77,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,748 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 62,549 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,824 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 57,824 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,395 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,992 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres slightley perished

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,342 miles

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,180 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres perished

can't check sills fully kit fitted

front brake disc's worn and scored

Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,512 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres perished slightley

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 41,265 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Oct 2008 31,817 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 HWR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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