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FM05 GPV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,095 mi
Last recorded71,095 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 GPV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,095 miles

Emission limit (co.) only just met....Engine management light is on....

Exhaust front flexi' section deteriorated....

Oil leak

note; nearside front tyre inner tread starting to wear....

Fail 15 Apr 2015 71,090 miles

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

Emission limit (co.) only just met....Engine management light is on....

Exhaust front flexi' section deteriorated....

Oil leak

note; nearside front tyre inner tread starting to wear....

Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,873 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,169 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2013 67,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2012 63,462 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 60,892 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 53,033 miles

n/s/f sidelight dim

Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 42,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,560 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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FM05 GPV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FM05 GPV, 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 FM05 GPV registered?

FM05 GPV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 June 2005.

Is FM05 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 GPV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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