MOT Status
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77,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material parts of both mains (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material parts of both mains (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged n/s front abs ring broken (3.4.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV55 LJK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FV55 LJK, 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 LJK registered?
FV55 LJK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2005.
Is FV55 LJK safe to buy?
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