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FD05 UPO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,385 mi
Last recorded63,385 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 UPO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 63,385 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 63,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 56,629 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 54,049 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 54,049 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 51,529 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 48,641 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 45,894 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 45,894 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 43,343 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 40,498 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 40,498 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 37,805 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 37,805 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 35,114 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 32,476 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 29,594 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 26,894 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2013 24,279 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 20,965 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 17,818 miles

mirrors electric adjusters faulty

rear tyres wearing close to the tread depth indicators.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 17,818 miles

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

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

mirrors electric adjusters faulty

rear tyres wearing close to the tread depth indicators.

Pass 26 May 2010 14,644 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 11,783 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 9,746 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 UPO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FD05 UPO, 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 UPO registered?

FD05 UPO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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The MOT history for FD05 UPO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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