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FM05 NZK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,830 mi
Last recorded36,830 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 NZK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2023 36,830 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 31,637 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 27,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to cords inner edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 20,259 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 20,219 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 15,872 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 15,434 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 14,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 13,089 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 11,875 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2013 10,816 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 10,087 miles

offside front tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 9,172 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 8,286 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 7,355 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 6,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 6,229 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 NZK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NZK, 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 NZK registered?

FM05 NZK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is FM05 NZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 NZK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM05 NZK have outstanding finance?

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