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SG55 FNJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,680 mi
Last recorded32,680 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 FNJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 32,680 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 32,680 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 32,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components has corrosion every where coil spring arms and subfram

Pass 17 Aug 2020 32,233 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear General corrosion under the car

Pass 10 Aug 2019 30,100 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 28,346 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 28,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 26,378 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 23,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls badly cracking

front flexi split

Fail 19 Aug 2016 23,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls badly cracking

front flexi split

Pass 10 Aug 2015 21,419 miles

front exhaust flexi slightly split

Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,600 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 17,642 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 15,297 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 12,994 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 11,312 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 8,970 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 6,845 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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SG55 FNJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SG55 FNJ, 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 SG55 FNJ registered?

SG55 FNJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is SG55 FNJ safe to buy?

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