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FD05 UPR

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,435 mi
Last recorded86,435 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 UPR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 86,435 miles

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

Offside Rear slight bind

Pass 2 Sep 2021 77,354 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2020 69,728 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing on outer edges 1656014

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating

Fail 15 Sep 2020 69,726 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaks (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe corroded/leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking at brake caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre outer sidewall worn showing ply in a couple of places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres perishing on outer edges

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2019 62,616 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper slight bind

slight blow on centre exhaust

Pass 22 Feb 2018 55,921 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,892 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery slightly insecure

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,795 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 46,209 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 42,503 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 36,968 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 31,826 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 31,823 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 26,299 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 21,694 miles

Front brake imbalance higher than normal at 19%.

Light misting of oil around sump area.

Pass 13 May 2009 15,695 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 11,551 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 UPR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UPR, 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 UPR registered?

FD05 UPR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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