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AF05 VFZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,408 mi
Last recorded86,408 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VFZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 86,401 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 85,473 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing edges

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 83,159 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 83,159 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 81,165 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 79,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,509 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 68,626 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 57,473 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished and outer sidewall wearing but not exposing ply/cords

Fail 1 Jul 2013 57,468 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre slightly perished and outer sidewall wearing but not exposing ply/cords

Pass 18 May 2012 48,946 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 41,537 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,452 miles

both front tyers wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,545 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,091 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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AF05 VFZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AF05 VFZ, 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 AF05 VFZ registered?

AF05 VFZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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