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KN55 FPT

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,084 mi
Last recorded78,084 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 FPT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 78,084 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 78,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 69,611 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn.

Offside Rear Tyre has slight damage on inner side wall.

Fail 30 May 2018 69,611 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has slight damage on inner side wall.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,497 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

brake pedal anti slip provision worn slightly

Fail 6 Apr 2017 61,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light illuminates while moving and abs system malfunctions (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

brake pedal anti slip provision worn slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,480 miles

child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2016 50,480 miles

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

child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,461 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,765 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 31,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 29,513 miles

brake fluid level low

Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,898 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 7 Jun 2011 23,124 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 19,293 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 16,549 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 12,199 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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KN55 FPT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KN55 FPT, 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 KN55 FPT registered?

KN55 FPT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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