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FG55 TZZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,390 mi
Last recorded96,390 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 TZZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 96,390 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 91,239 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery negative terminal loose, but not likely to fall off (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes dragging (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2025 91,239 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure battery negative terminal loose, but not likely to fall off (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes dragging (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 85,589 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 81,220 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bshes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 81,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bshes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 77,119 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 75,878 miles

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

Offside Front slight play suspension top mount

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 74,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 74,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both sides (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,517 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,195 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 67,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,181 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,082 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 57,909 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,909 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,240 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,310 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 39,637 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 14 Oct 2011 39,637 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

high level brake light inop

Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,658 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,100 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 23,100 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 12,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TZZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TZZ, 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 TZZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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