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FG05 WJK

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,975 mi
Last recorded107,975 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 WJK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 107,975 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 107,970 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 102,639 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 May 2017 102,638 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 May 2016 86,900 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 86,898 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (8.2.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red broken lamp lens shows white light when on (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 68,420 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 68,415 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 53,227 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 53,227 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 46,612 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 42,505 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 23 May 2011 37,726 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 33,661 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 29,887 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 29,783 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 17,860 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 WJK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WJK, 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 WJK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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