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FD05 AYC

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,232 mi
Last recorded51,232 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 AYC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,232 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,612 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 49,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,764 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 47,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 45,455 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 45,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2013 42,724 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 42,724 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 39,409 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 36,679 miles

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

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

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 13 May 2010 33,744 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 28,819 miles

slight wear in nearside front suspension top mounting bushes

slight wearin offside front suspension leg top mounting bushes

Pass 2 May 2008 21,758 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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FD05 AYC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD05 AYC, 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 FD05 AYC registered?

FD05 AYC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is FD05 AYC safe to buy?

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