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FG05 VYR

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,429 mi
Last recorded85,429 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 85,429 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 81,885 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 78,591 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier incorrect battery fitted, held in with wooden wedge (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both & N/S/R on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 78,591 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier incorrect battery fitted, held in with wooden wedge (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both & N/S/R on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,637 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 76,637 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 76,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 76,100 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 71,796 miles

creak on nearside front

some vertical lift in offside front suspension top mount

Fail 18 Mar 2016 71,791 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

some vertical lift in offside front suspension top mount

Pass 21 Mar 2015 59,987 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 59,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,318 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 42,987 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,812 miles

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

rear inner pads appear low

Pass 14 Mar 2011 35,017 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,239 miles

electric mirror adjustment faulty.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,383 miles

mirrors electric adjustment faulty.

slight binding,offside rear brake.

Pass 21 Mar 2008 17,881 miles

rear no. plate deteriorating

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 VYR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VYR, 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 VYR registered?

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

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