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FN55 YCV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,341 mi
Last recorded63,341 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YCV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 63,341 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 57,394 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi

Pass 1 Mar 2021 54,980 miles

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

slight play in both strut tops

Pass 27 Feb 2020 53,321 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier And positive terminal slightly loose (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 16 Mar 2019 45,912 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 45,912 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,995 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 25 Aug 2017 44,993 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,311 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 43,311 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,422 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE CLOSE TO THE LIMIT ALSO PERISHING

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHT PERISHING

Fail 28 Aug 2015 41,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE CLOSE TO THE LIMIT ALSO PERISHING

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHT PERISHING

Pass 10 Sep 2014 38,239 miles

nearside front tyre cut in tread, no ply cord exsposed, wearing down to markers but 3mm of tread left

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre nail in tread

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 38,239 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut in tread, no ply cord exsposed, wearing down to markers but 3mm of tread left

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre nail in tread

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,370 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 35,335 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 28,928 miles

Front wheel trims bent/damaged.

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,655 miles

N/S/F Wheel trim badly distorted.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 18,812 miles

damage on wheel trims lip on front brake discs exhaust corroding

Fail 16 Aug 2010 18,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage on wheel trims lip on front brake discs exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2009 11,697 miles

front tyres wearing on edges and tread close to legal limit, oil on engine/gearbox, exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2008 6,513 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 YCV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

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

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