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FE05 GCY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,534 mi
Last recorded53,534 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 GCY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 53,534 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 51,882 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 50,301 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 48,608 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 46,879 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 45,586 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 44,954 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 44,949 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 43,132 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 41,445 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 38,832 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 38,828 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 36,512 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,584 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 32,370 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,757 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,160 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,311 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 25,220 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,973 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,453 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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FE05 GCY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FE05 GCY, 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 FE05 GCY registered?

FE05 GCY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FE05 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 GCY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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