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FY55 OBX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,032 mi
Last recorded31,032 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,032 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 29,256 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,692 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall badly scuffed and perished

Fail 22 Aug 2012 27,670 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,816 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,169 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,740 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,944 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OBX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 OBX registered?

FY55 OBX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is FY55 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 OBX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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