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PN55 FTK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

37,227 mi
Last recorded37,227 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 FTK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 37,227 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 29,335 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 26,137 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 24,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 21,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 20,176 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 19,387 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyres cracked - outer side wall

Pass 11 Sep 2018 18,427 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 17,333 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 16,505 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 15,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished (cracked)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished (cracked)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 14,059 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 14,042 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 12,464 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 11,044 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 10,006 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,635 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 4,462 miles

All 4 tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 24 Sep 2008 2,852 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 FTK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PN55 FTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PN55 FTK?

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What year was PN55 FTK registered?

PN55 FTK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is PN55 FTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN55 FTK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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