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FJ55 XRP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,852 mi
Last recorded117,852 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 XRP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 117,852 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F/TO/R (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 117,852 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F/TP/R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F/TO/R (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 99,219 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 99,219 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 96,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot slight split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 94,140 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 92,656 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 89,758 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 86,731 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 26 May 2016 86,729 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2015 84,359 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 80,714 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,847 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,939 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 74,939 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 71,746 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 59,554 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 6 Dec 2010 59,554 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 48,061 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has surface damage

Fail 14 Dec 2009 48,061 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has surface damage

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,182 miles

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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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FJ55 XRP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ55 XRP, 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 FJ55 XRP registered?

FJ55 XRP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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