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FG55 VSE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,151 mi
Last recorded122,151 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 122,151 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 122,151 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 112,948 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 101,473 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 101,473 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 89,330 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bonnet diffcult to close

offside rear wheel squeaking but brake not binding in rollers

secondary bonnet latch stiff

Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,532 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Oct 2010 63,639 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,467 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 38,052 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 37,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING.

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 VSE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

FG55 VSE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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