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FP55 YGL

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,615 mi
Last recorded59,615 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 YGL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 59,615 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear caliper flexi/pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 54,515 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 54,405 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 48,925 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 48,925 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 45,751 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 42,344 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 39,349 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 35,891 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,757 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 30,622 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 30,591 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,808 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 25,096 miles

front brake imbalance 17%

Pass 24 Nov 2008 22,276 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 YGL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP55 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

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

Is FP55 YGL safe to buy?

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