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FN55 YCG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,845 mi
Last recorded93,845 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YCG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 93,845 miles

both front tyres slight wear on shoulders and nsr also

both front wipers slight deteriorated

clutch pedal stiff

front number plate slight cracked

oil around sump area suspect could be oil filter leaking looks very rusty not changed for long time

os number plate bulb inop ns ok

osf lower arm rear bush slight deteriorated

slight exhaust blow on rear exhaust joint

Fail 26 Sep 2019 93,845 miles

both front wipers slight deteriorated

clutch pedal stiff

front number plate slight cracked

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

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

both front tyres slight wear on shoulders and nsr also

oil around sump area suspect could be oil filter leaking looks very rusty not changed for long time

os number plate bulb inop ns ok

osf lower arm rear bush slight deteriorated

slight exhaust blow on rear exhaust joint

Pass 7 Sep 2018 80,470 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre and cracks and wearing inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2018 80,470 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre and cracks and wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 70,945 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 70,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and offside front (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,929 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2-3mm

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Aug 2016 63,929 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2-3mm

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,445 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing age cracks

Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,754 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 55,861 miles

Front numberplate damaged.

Hard too see condition off rear brake pads.

Wheel trims damaged.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 55,861 miles

Front numberplate damaged.

Hard too see condition off rear brake pads.

Wheel trims damaged.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,212 miles

Hard too see condition of brake pads due too wheel trims fitted.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked but still can be read

Pass 18 Aug 2010 17,725 miles

damage on wheel trims and bodywork all brake discs lipped crack in front n/plate exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2009 15,794 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 15,794 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front n/plates cracking, o/s/r seatbelt starting to frey, oil on engine, exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2008 13,668 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 YCG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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