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FY55 NVE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,627 mi
Last recorded83,627 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 NVE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 83,627 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 78,541 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2016 75,796 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre worn smooth at inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2015 73,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing to sidewalls

Pass 13 Aug 2014 70,622 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,920 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 58,064 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,064 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,517 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,517 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 46,200 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,368 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,203 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 NVE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FY55 NVE, 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 NVE registered?

FY55 NVE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is FY55 NVE safe to buy?

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