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PN55 FSY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

185,123 mi
Last recorded185,123 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 FSY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 185,123 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 180,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 176,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer sills both n/s and o/s have covers on them

Rear both n/s rear and o/s rear brake back plates are corroded but not excessive

Pass 12 Jul 2017 170,165 miles

Coolant leak ()

E.M.L light on

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 30 Jun 2017 169,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak ()

E.M.L light on

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 24 Jun 2016 149,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 149,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 128,212 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 127,454 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 117,566 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 109,026 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 109,026 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 99,545 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,734 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 95,734 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 79,389 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,390 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)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 41,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 41,810 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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PN55 FSY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PN55 FSY, 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 PN55 FSY registered?

PN55 FSY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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