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MF55 FHJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,600 mi
Last recorded66,600 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 FHJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 66,600 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipe corroded at rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush bonding deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush bonding deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 66,600 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre brake pipe corroded at rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer side wall / 165/60/r14 . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipe corroded at rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush bonding deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush bonding deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 64,651 miles

exhaust system becoming corroded

front / rear brake discs corroded on edges / encroaching onto braking surface

hand brake cable pivots on rear calipers dry of grease or lube advise attention

n/s/r tyre wearing low 165 / 60 / 14

o/s/f brake back plate corroded / breaking up

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2017 64,651 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system becoming corroded

front / rear brake discs corroded on edges / encroaching onto braking surface

hand brake cable pivots on rear calipers dry of grease or lube advise attention

n/s/r tyre wearing low 165 / 60 / 14

o/s/f brake back plate corroded / breaking up

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2016 61,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and slightly out of shape ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 61,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and slightly out of shape ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 56,719 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 56,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,356 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,568 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,934 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,869 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,150 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,696 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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MF55 FHJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MF55 FHJ, 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 MF55 FHJ registered?

MF55 FHJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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