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FG05 VYM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,748 mi
Last recorded101,748 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 101,748 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 93,377 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 79,553 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,553 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 79,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 655,710 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,181 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 39,143 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 VYM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

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

Is FG05 VYM safe to buy?

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