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FY55 FKK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,893 mi
Last recorded60,893 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FKK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 60,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play &offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 60,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play &offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 59,908 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 59,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 57,251 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 55,603 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 51,967 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 47,901 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 47,621 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 44,154 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 39,614 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2015 39,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2014 39,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres underinflated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 May 2013 38,888 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 38,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 May 2012 38,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 May 2011 38,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,943 miles

rear tyres perishing

unable to clearly inspect front and rear brakes

Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,756 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 FKK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FY55 FKK, 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 FY55 FKK registered?

FY55 FKK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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