MOT Status
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88,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear subframe heavily undersealed
Rear axle undersealed
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear axle undersealed
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres worn on inner edges
both rear brake back plates corroded
both rear brake back plates corroded
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Axel beam corroding
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both rear tyres perishing
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both rear tyres perishing
all four road tyres have surface cracks on side walls age related
All Tyres Have Age related Cracks to side walls
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
All Tyres Have Age related Cracks to side walls
all four road wheel tyres have side wall cracks age related but not to cords
nearside front tyre has side wall cracks on outer side
offside front tyre has side wall cracks on inner side
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY55 NVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 NVF, 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 NVF registered?
FY55 NVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.
Is FY55 NVF safe to buy?
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