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FH05 DVY

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

151,657 mi
Last recorded151,657 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 DVY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 151,657 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle and on axle and rear coil springs

Pass 4 Jun 2022 144,872 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 138,091 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 131,089 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 123,054 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 114,299 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 106,443 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 97,888 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 87,323 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 2 Jun 2014 78,371 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 May 2013 70,212 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,748 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,159 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,070 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 24,793 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,224 miles

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

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

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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FH05 DVY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FH05 DVY, 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 FH05 DVY registered?

FH05 DVY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is FH05 DVY safe to buy?

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