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FN55 YCJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,354 mi
Last recorded104,354 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YCJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 104,354 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 104,354 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 102,444 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 101,709 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 101,709 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 101,096 miles

Bonnet catch stiff

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear emissions not affected (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 101,096 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Bonnet catch stiff

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear emissions not affected (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 94,557 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 94,557 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 83,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both tailing arm/axle bushes worn/deteriorated slightly

Rear bumper damaged

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2018 83,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both tailing arm/axle bushes worn/deteriorated slightly

Rear bumper damaged

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has a small cut on inner edge of tread but not showing cords

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front wheel trim damaged/distorted

Offside Rear tyre on approx 3mm

Offside Rear tyre starting to show age cracks

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2017 75,012 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has a small cut on inner edge of tread but not showing cords

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front wheel trim damaged/distorted

Offside Rear tyre on approx 3mm

Offside Rear tyre starting to show age cracks

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,780 miles

Nearside Front hub back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre showing age cracks

Fail 22 Aug 2016 67,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 165/60 r14 75h (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front hub back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre showing age cracks

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,510 miles

O/S/R Tyre showing age cracks.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,014 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,761 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 54,742 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,561 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre showing age cracks.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 51,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/S/R Tyre showing age cracks.

Fail 20 Aug 2011 40,689 miles

Centre brakelight not working.

N/S/F Tyre slight wear on inner edge.

N/S/F,N/S/R & O/S/F Wheel trims damaged/distorterd.

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 40,689 miles

Centre brakelight not working.

N/S/F Tyre slight wear on inner edge.

N/S/F,N/S/R & O/S/F Wheel trims damaged/distorterd.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,614 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 28,614 miles

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

lip on front brake discs rear center brake light inop crack in front n/plate exhaust corroding damage on bumpers and wheel trims dents and scratchers on bodywork

Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,430 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 18,430 miles

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

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

dint in n/s/f door, exhaust corroded, oil on engine/gearbox, front brake discs lipped

Pass 12 Aug 2008 9,307 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 YCJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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