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860 FMV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

51,278 mi
Last recorded51,278 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration860 FMV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 51,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 51,276 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement sway mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 48,234 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 45,160 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 43,064 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 41,228 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 41,226 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 39,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 37,546 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 34,739 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 32,868 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 32,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" wiper blade (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 30,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 30,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 28,058 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 28,058 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 25,138 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 22,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 22,379 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,578 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 14,900 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 12,975 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Jul 2010 12,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jul 2009 10,688 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 7,097 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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860 FMV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 860 FMV, 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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860 FMV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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