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FN05 URM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,094 mi
Last recorded72,094 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 URM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 72,094 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 May 2016 72,094 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2015 64,815 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear slightly inner and outer edges

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

front number plate damaged but can still be read

n/s/f tyre nail in tread

n/s/r brake flexi banjo corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 64,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres starting to wear slightly inner and outer edges

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

front number plate damaged but can still be read

n/s/f tyre nail in tread

Pass 29 May 2014 59,923 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 59,923 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,581 miles

bonnet safety catch siezed

both front strut tops slight play

both rear brake pipes near flexi starting to corrode

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 5 Jun 2013 53,581 miles

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

bonnet safety catch siezed

both front strut tops slight play

both rear brake pipes near flexi starting to corrode

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 13 Jun 2012 46,876 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,876 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,013 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 35,440 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,440 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 26,891 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,364 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 17,377 miles

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

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

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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FN05 URM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FN05 URM, 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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FN05 URM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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