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FG05 VYH

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,428 mi
Last recorded30,428 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 VYH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,428 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,112 miles

damage to wheel trims

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

oil residue on engine/ gearbox

rear numberplate damaged, pealing

rear wiper smearing

slight movement in front top mount bushes

surface corrosion to exhaust

surface corrosion to exposed sections of brake pipes

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,119 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 28,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage on wheel trims and o/s/r wing bumper o/s/f tyre worn on edge oil on engine exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,337 miles

number plates fading, oil on engine/gearbox, exhaust corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2010 23,337 miles

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

number plates fading, oil on engine/gearbox, exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,313 miles

Front & rear number plates deteriorated Wheel trims in poor condition Brake fluid level low Rear brake discs corroded Brake hoses perished Slight cracking & perishing to suspension bushes OSF tyre worn on inner edge Fluctuation to NSR brake reading

Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,967 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 12,967 miles

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

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 VYH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

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

Is FG05 VYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 VYH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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