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FN55 YDK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,213 mi
Last recorded34,213 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YDK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 34,213 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 31,147 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 27,966 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 26,042 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 23,872 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 22,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 21,669 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 21,558 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively around abs pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 18,640 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 17,045 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 15,554 miles

Weather cracks to nearside front tyre

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 13,787 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 11,898 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 9,805 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 7,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 5,791 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 4,438 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 3,502 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 2,172 miles

n/s/f and os/r wheels slightly binding.

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 YDK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDK, 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 YDK registered?

FN55 YDK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is FN55 YDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN55 YDK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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