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FV55 FXG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,123 mi
Last recorded89,123 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 FXG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,123 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 89,123 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,726 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 82,726 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

os f andn s r brakes binding slightly,n s r tyre badly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,304 miles

n/s rear tyre perrishing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,377 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,052 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 60,956 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,994 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 21,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FV55 FXG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FV55 FXG, 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 FV55 FXG registered?

FV55 FXG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is FV55 FXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 FXG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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