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FY55 VWC

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,507 mi
Last recorded55,507 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VWC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,506 miles

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

slight play in nearside front strut top

Fail 12 Nov 2010 36,506 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front strut top

Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,789 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,636 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 VWC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

FY55 VWC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is FY55 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 VWC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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