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FG05 SWX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,602 mi
Last recorded60,602 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 SWX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 60,602 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front and rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 52,532 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 40,881 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Dry bearings (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 40,791 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Dry bearings (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 38,847 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,432 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight leak gearbox

Pass 3 Jan 2013 30,442 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 27,489 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 24,349 miles

both rear tyres are close to wear indicators.

off side front tyre has slight uneven wear and is becoming close to wear indicators.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 21,055 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2009 17,689 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 13,569 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 SWX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG05 SWX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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