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YE55 FMA

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,898 mi
Last recorded90,898 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 FMA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 90,898 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 90,898 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 89,722 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 81,867 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet secondary catch is stiff

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 81,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bonnet secondary catch is stiff

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 72,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 59,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 59,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 47,212 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 47,212 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 42,610 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 42,610 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,547 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT FLASHERS ON.

CRACK IN OFFSIDE MIRROR GLASS

NO OIL SHOWING ON DIP STICK.

REAR NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,747 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE REAR NUMBER PLATE/ NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE 1;6 MM ON LIMITS/ OFF SIDE REAR TYRE 2MM/ VEHICLE DETAILS FAULT AT D .V .L. A.

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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YE55 FMA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YE55 FMA, 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 YE55 FMA registered?

YE55 FMA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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