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FG55 XKP

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,070 mi
Last recorded39,070 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XKP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,070 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,117 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 34,043 miles

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

slight bind at rear wheels and pads wearing low

Fail 13 May 2015 34,043 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight bind at rear wheels and pads wearing low

Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,939 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight bind rear brake

Pass 1 May 2013 29,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,615 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 27,548 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2011 23,324 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,872 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,672 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 9,824 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

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 XKP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XKP, 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 XKP registered?

FG55 XKP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is FG55 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 XKP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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