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FG05 LFP

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,197 mi
Last recorded77,197 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 LFP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front top mounts slightly worn

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust clamp loose (still supported ok)

Pass 14 Sep 2018 72,277 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

slight play in front top mounts

Fail 13 Sep 2018 72,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

slight play in front top mounts

Pass 11 Sep 2017 64,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,199 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,500 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,361 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 50,361 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 46,384 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 40,280 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 34,318 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 25,981 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 20,951 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 15,579 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 7,133 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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FG05 LFP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FG05 LFP, 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 FG05 LFP registered?

FG05 LFP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FG05 LFP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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