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FP55 YGJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,192 mi
Last recorded58,192 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 YGJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,192 miles

O/S/F brake is binding slightly

Both rear tyres are in poor condition cracking badly on sidewalls and within the tread

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wiper blade is split

Reccomend 4 wheel alignment be carried out to prevent further costly premature tyre wear

Fail 1 Jun 2012 58,192 miles

Both rear tyres are in poor condition cracking badly on sidewalls and within the tread

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F brake is binding slightly

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wiper blade is split

Reccomend 4 wheel alignment be carried out to prevent further costly premature tyre wear

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,378 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 39,320 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,320 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 33,361 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,619 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 YGJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YGJ, 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 YGJ registered?

FP55 YGJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is FP55 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 YGJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP55 YGJ have outstanding finance?

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