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FL55 RBZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,643 mi
Last recorded68,643 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 RBZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 68,643 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 68,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 62,760 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 62,760 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 59,054 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 49,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 49,689 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle @64% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 41,605 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 41,604 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 38,754 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 36,184 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 36,125 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 33,774 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 31,784 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 31,782 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 30,311 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,218 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 28,208 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,219 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,261 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 21,261 miles

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

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

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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FL55 RBZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FL55 RBZ, 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 FL55 RBZ registered?

FL55 RBZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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