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MF55 FHV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,289 mi
Last recorded58,289 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 FHV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 58,289 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 56,772 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,006 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,339 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 53,338 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 50,581 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 46,238 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 46,237 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,248 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 43,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tracking

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,506 miles

both wipers slightly torn

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,632 miles

high level brake light not working may disconnected

Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,013 miles

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

slight cut on n/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,710 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,017 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,897 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 FHV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FHV, 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 FHV registered?

MF55 FHV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is MF55 FHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 FHV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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