MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (3.4.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working headlamp (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (3.4.2)
offside front service brake slightly binding
offside front tyre on 3mm
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside front service brake slightly binding
offside front tyre on 3mm
nearside front side light slightly dim
nearside front tyre close to legal limit
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front wipers are smearing slightly
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
n/s/f brake binding slightly
n/s/r brake binding slightly
o/s/f brake binding slightly
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/f brake binding slightly
n/s/r brake binding slightly
o/s/f brake binding slightly
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 TZR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 TZR, 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 TZR registered?
FG55 TZR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.
Is FG55 TZR safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG55 TZR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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