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FP55 YGH

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,522 mi
Last recorded140,522 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 YGH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 140,522 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 140,522 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 129,039 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 129,039 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 115,457 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 115,402 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 102,621 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 102,583 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear wiper blade worn out.

Pass 14 Nov 2015 210,261 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. disc worn on inner face (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 74,393 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 64,278 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,457 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 55,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,104 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,818 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 37,818 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 28,453 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,453 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 19,310 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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FP55 YGH 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 63.2%.

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 FP55 YGH, 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 FP55 YGH registered?

FP55 YGH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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