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FG05 VYN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,446 mi
Last recorded78,446 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 78,446 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,228 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 64,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Aug 2013 34,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 19,165 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,225 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 VYN 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 VYN, 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 VYN registered?

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

Is FG05 VYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 VYN 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.

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