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FN55 YXX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,857 mi
Last recorded51,857 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YXX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,857 miles

nearside rear handbrake low on efficiency

slight brake binding on nearside rear

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,344 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 43,340 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,684 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,342 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,906 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,491 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,676 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 29,676 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

airbag light on

o/s/f driveshaft seal leaking

o/s/r light lens damaged

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,704 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 YXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YXX, 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 YXX registered?

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

Is FN55 YXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN55 YXX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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