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FG55 TZR

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,349 mi
Last recorded72,349 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 72,349 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 65,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 65,705 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,504 miles

offside front service brake slightly binding

offside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 28 Oct 2014 60,504 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,856 miles

nearside front side light slightly dim

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 29 Oct 2012 50,525 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 44,896 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,896 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,985 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,664 miles

Front wipers are smearing slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2008 24,116 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 24,116 miles

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.

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 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.

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