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FG05 VYE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,987 mi
Last recorded65,987 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,987 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,241 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,127 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,079 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,111 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 31,111 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 26,254 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 VYE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VYE, 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 FG05 VYE registered?

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

Is FG05 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 VYE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG05 VYE have outstanding finance?

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