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FN55 KYC

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

85,563 mi
Last recorded85,563 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 KYC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 85,563 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 73,254 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 73,247 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 71,709 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 71,709 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 71,456 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 71,456 miles

Offside 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 71,008 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,538 miles

nearside front shock absorber has slight play in the upper attachment

Pass 1 Oct 2019 69,735 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 69,735 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 69,628 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 69,628 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 68,405 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,670 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,248 miles

Rear Exhaust box is starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,238 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 59,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,994 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 54,994 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,342 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 50,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,094 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,612 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 44,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,429 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,243 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 34,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,303 miles

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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FN55 KYC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FN55 KYC, 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 FN55 KYC registered?

FN55 KYC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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The MOT history for FN55 KYC shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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