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FM05 HYK

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,740 mi
Last recorded78,740 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 HYK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 78,740 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside front strut top worn

Fail 17 Nov 2025 78,738 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside front strut top worn

Pass 8 Jan 2019 67,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,038 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 57,038 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 50,312 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 44,030 miles

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)

Wear to front brake pads

Fail 29 Jan 2016 44,030 miles

Wear to front brake pads

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 9 Sep 2014 40,860 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 33,873 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,694 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 21,625 miles

abs light sometimes flashers

Pass 28 Aug 2010 19,005 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 14,768 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 10,661 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 HYK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HYK, 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 HYK registered?

FM05 HYK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is FM05 HYK safe to buy?

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