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FG55 JVC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,711 mi
Last recorded112,711 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 JVC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 112,711 miles

Nearside inner sill

Pass 18 Sep 2019 107,860 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 107,859 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 103,134 miles

front brake imbalance close to legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2017 96,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb dim (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on the outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 96,863 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb dim (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on the outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 91,171 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded light rusting on front and rear pipework (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking on top of silencer casing (7.1.2)

brake disc dust shields rotten/collapsed

Fail 4 Oct 2016 91,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded light rusting on front and rear pipework (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking on top of silencer casing (7.1.2)

brake disc dust shields rotten/collapsed

Pass 1 Oct 2015 84,807 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 84,794 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,070 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres slightly scrubbed inner edge

clutch biting point high

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,870 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip pad starting to split

Fail 10 Oct 2013 70,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip pad starting to split

Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,468 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 64,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 57,646 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,827 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,979 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 33,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 Sep 2008 33,236 miles

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge of tread

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 JVC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JVC, 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 JVC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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