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FG05 SWZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,651 mi
Last recorded96,651 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 SWZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2022 96,651 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both Rear Inner and Outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,514 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to show age cracks

Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,529 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 86,950 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 86,950 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 83,137 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,669 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,696 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 77,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,584 miles

nearside wiper blade tearing

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,542 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,554 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 57,179 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

Corrosion on exhaust

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,179 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

Corrosion on exhaust

Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,950 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 47,212 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,033 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,476 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

small stone chips in windscreen

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 SWZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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