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FV55 NZJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,896 mi
Last recorded101,896 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 NZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2018 101,896 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,642 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 89,492 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 87,846 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 3 Dec 2014 85,152 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 79,848 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 71,894 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 64,492 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,594 miles

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

rear pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,596 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,221 miles

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

rear pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

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 NZJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV55 NZJ registered?

FV55 NZJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is FV55 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 NZJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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