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FP55 YGN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,835 mi
Last recorded61,835 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 YGN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 61,835 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 47,013 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 47,013 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 45,271 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 42,116 miles

bonnet secondary latch siezed

exhaust centre pipe corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2016 42,116 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet secondary latch siezed

exhaust centre pipe corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,692 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2014 36,445 miles

Both front tyre edges feathered

Exhaust system corroded

N/S/R tyre cracking

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

Rear wiper blade split

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 33,981 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked inner sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2012 31,205 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,615 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 24,175 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 20,043 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 20,043 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 15,637 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YGN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc 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 YGN, 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 YGN registered?

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

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