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FY55 FKE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

111,689 mi
Last recorded111,689 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FKE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 111,689 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,032 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 101,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 101,029 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 100,819 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 97,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

slight distortion inner lip n/s/r road wheel

Pass 23 Oct 2019 93,959 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front and x2 rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 93,959 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front and x2 rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2019 90,505 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes leading into brake hoses rusty by entrance points to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes leading into brake hoses at rear by entrance points rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2019 90,505 miles

Emissions not tested flexi pipe blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe after the C.A.T blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle wheel binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure main rear bos and front down pipe insecure due to flexi pipe deterating at the welds (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes leading into brake hoses rusty by entrance points to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front sat nav bracket needs removing blocking the drivers road view, worn wiper blade marks etchached in the windscreen glass

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes leading into brake hoses at rear by entrance points rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 82,979 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 82,979 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle restricted movement wheel binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount or bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount or bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel nearside and offside low effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes nearside and offside rear pipes leading into rear brake hoses started to corrode by entrance point.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,511 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 78,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,452 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 75,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,553 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 71,814 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 71,805 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,472 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 65,047 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 65,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,478 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,688 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 38,688 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,986 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,737 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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FY55 FKE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 FY55 FKE, 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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FY55 FKE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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