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FG05 VYC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,313 mi
Last recorded82,313 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 VYC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,313 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,764 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 79,761 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 77,960 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,298 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 72,296 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 67,189 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 67,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,583 miles

electric mirror adjustment faulty,

front brake discs worn.not able to see pads condition.

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,451 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 52,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,076 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs are corroded

boyh front tyres are wearing on inner edges

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,002 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 VYC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG05 VYC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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