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AP05 FGM

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,270 mi
Last recorded40,270 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FGM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 40,270 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 40,266 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

n/s rear caliper hand brake lever not on its stop

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 38,228 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 35,311 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 35,305 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 32,645 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 28,534 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,001 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,935 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 14,230 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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AP05 FGM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP05 FGM, 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 AP05 FGM registered?

AP05 FGM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 June 2005.

Is AP05 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 FGM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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