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FY55 OCM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,093 mi
Last recorded76,093 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 OCM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 76,093 miles

Front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated.

O/S/R + N/S/R outer sill slight corrosion.

Rear number plate loose.

Various metal brake pipes slight corrosion.

Pass 25 Sep 2023 71,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 68,720 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 65,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills / jacking areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm, rear bushes slightly worn & starting to de-bond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside severly deteriorated & slight to Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all brake componants corroding

all front ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Fail 18 Oct 2021 65,930 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills / jacking areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes binding (borderline for MOT - advise repair) & offside rear slight bind. (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm, rear bushes slightly worn & starting to de-bond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside severly deteriorated & slight to Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all brake componants corroding

all front ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,084 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyre inside edges worn

Pass 18 Oct 2019 63,497 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 63,497 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 56,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 56,440 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side poor (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side poor (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 45,997 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 45,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 41,442 miles

o/s/f top shock mount worn rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 38,712 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 36,191 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 36,191 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 32,993 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 28,993 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 28,993 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 25,209 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 25,209 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 21,633 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 17,429 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 12,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OCM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OCM, 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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FY55 OCM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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