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FN55 YCF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

42,721 mi
Last recorded42,721 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YCF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 42,721 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm/axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 42,721 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm/axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 40,779 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Fail 15 Aug 2018 40,778 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 39,532 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 38,822 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,883 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 35,545 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 35,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,084 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,603 miles

Airbag warning light on.

N/S/R Seatbelt buckle outer casing damaged/insecure not effecting operation and still servicable.

Wheel trims damaged/distorted.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 26,848 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2011 26,848 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,366 miles

rear discs rusty and pitted

Fail 16 Aug 2010 20,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear discs rusty and pitted

Fail 21 Sep 2009 17,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,585 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2008 14,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YCF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YCF, 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 YCF registered?

FN55 YCF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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