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FV55 NZT

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,107 mi
Last recorded42,107 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 NZT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 42,107 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 40,234 miles

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

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

Play in OSF top mount

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 38,940 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 38,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 37,681 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 35,235 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 35,235 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,679 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 33,918 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 32,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,520 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,040 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,452 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,272 miles

passenger wiper starting to smear / front tyres worn on inner edges & outter sidewalls cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2011 20,592 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 17,556 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 9,574 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 8,221 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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FV55 NZT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NZT, 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 NZT registered?

FV55 NZT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is FV55 NZT safe to buy?

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