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FN55 YYF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,213 mi
Last recorded33,213 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YYF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,213 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 26,373 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak/damp on power steering pipe

slight play in nearside shocker top mount

Fail 2 May 2018 26,373 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak/damp on power steering pipe

slight play in nearside shocker top mount

Pass 20 Apr 2017 20,522 miles

slight play in nearside front top mount

Fail 20 Apr 2017 20,522 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in nearside front top mount

Pass 22 Apr 2016 15,766 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 10,984 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 10,736 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 10,122 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 8,162 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 7,616 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 6,805 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 5,646 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 4,912 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 YYF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

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

Is FN55 YYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN55 YYF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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