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FG05 WJL

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,734 mi
Last recorded105,734 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 WJL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 105,734 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2018 105,732 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Brake caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2017 99,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust front pipe flexible joint in poor condition

Fail 5 Jul 2017 99,988 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

exhaust front pipe flexible joint in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2016 93,549 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 87,368 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 79,228 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 78,102 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2013 73,900 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 69,765 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 65,521 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 62,052 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 59,394 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,635 miles

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage, underinflated and worn on edges

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 WJL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WJL, 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 WJL registered?

FG05 WJL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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