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FG05 ZWP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,538 mi
Last recorded138,538 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 138,538 miles

Clutch pedal hard to press

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2017 138,538 miles

Clutch pedal hard to press

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake cable lever (3.5.1k)

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 130,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 130,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 119,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 119,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 104,767 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 104,710 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 92,249 miles

coil springs coroded

damage to wheel trims

various marks to body work

Fail 15 Apr 2013 92,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

coil springs coroded

damage to wheel trims

front and rear pads look close to limit

various marks to body work

Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,494 miles

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

both rear tyres scrubbed on shoulders - underinflated ?

Fail 13 Apr 2012 79,494 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres scrubbed on shoulders - underinflated ?

no oil on dipstick

Pass 7 Jun 2011
Fail 7 Jun 2011

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

Pass 10 May 2010 56,694 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 43,028 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 31,547 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 ZWP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZWP, 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 ZWP registered?

FG05 ZWP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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