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FY55 NVF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,423 mi
Last recorded88,423 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 NVF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 88,423 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 86,893 miles

Rear axle undersealed

Fail 3 Oct 2024 86,883 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 77,978 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 77,978 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 70,390 miles

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))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 70,389 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 62,920 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,141 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 53,507 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 53,504 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 46,793 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 39,231 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 39,231 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,489 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 22,033 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 16,947 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 9 Sep 2014 16,947 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2013 14,589 miles

all four road tyres have surface cracks on side walls age related

Fail 11 Sep 2012 14,552 miles

All Tyres Have Age related Cracks to side walls

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 14,552 miles

All Tyres Have Age related Cracks to side walls

Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,231 miles

all four road wheel tyres have side wall cracks age related but not to cords

Pass 21 Sep 2010 13,926 miles

nearside front tyre has side wall cracks on outer side

offside front tyre has side wall cracks on inner side

Pass 14 Sep 2009 13,640 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,425 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 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.

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