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FG05 VYT

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,405 mi
Last recorded87,405 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 VYT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 87,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 85,634 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 85,622 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 83,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 83,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 81,183 miles

Bonnet secondary/safety catch stiff.

Pass 29 Mar 2022 78,787 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 76,324 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer, borders on excessive. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 76,324 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer, borders on excessive. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 74,357 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 74,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 70,400 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front suspension ball joints, gaiters deteriorating

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Some 'lift' in front suspension legs top mountings

Fail 29 Mar 2019 70,400 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front suspension ball joints, gaiters deteriorating

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Some 'lift' in front suspension legs top mountings

Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,807 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 66,807 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,824 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint gaiter split

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,933 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 56,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,143 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,192 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,549 miles

Front tyres worn to limit!

Nearside front position lamp fading

Play in Mcpherson strut top mountings

Rear reg. plate de-laminating

Unable to view all brakes for wear etc

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,083 miles

Brake fluid getting low

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in offside McPherson strut top mounting

Rear reg plate de-laminating

Slight binding- offside rear brake

Unable to fully view all brakes for wear

Fail 12 Mar 2012 40,083 miles

Brake fluid getting low

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in offside McPherson strut top mounting

Rear reg plate de-laminating

Slight binding- offside rear brake

Unable to fully view all brakes for wear

Fail 4 Apr 2011 36,454 miles

Bonett safety catch seizing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front park light is dim

Play in offside front McPherson strut top mounting

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Repair to rear reg. plate is temporary

Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,454 miles

Bonett safety catch seizing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front park light is dim

Play in offside front McPherson strut top mounting

Repair to rear reg. plate is temporary

Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,417 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,970 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 20,259 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 VYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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