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DE05 FGP

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

66,653 mi
Last recorded66,653 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 FGP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2014 66,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 66,653 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 60,391 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 60,391 miles

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 15 May 2012
Fail 15 May 2012 52,833 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2011 44,779 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 44,779 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 37,671 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre wall age cracks in tread

Fail 7 Jul 2010 37,671 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre wall age cracks in tread

Pass 17 Jun 2009 30,401 miles

nearside front tyre wall split

nearside rear tyre wall split

Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,989 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 22,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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DE05 FGP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DE05 FGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE05 FGP registered?

DE05 FGP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is DE05 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 FGP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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