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FN05 USM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,007 mi
Last recorded84,007 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 USM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 84,007 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 81,312 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Some play in top suspension mounting

Pass 21 Jan 2019 77,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

some play in n,s,f top suspension mount

Pass 24 Jan 2018 75,016 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,172 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 69,789 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,660 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 61,829 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 50,523 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2013 50,522 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

unable to check o/s/f tyre valve due to wheel trim incorrectly fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,677 miles

n/s rear brake binding but not excessive

Fail 14 Mar 2012 48,677 miles

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

n/s rear brake binding but not excessive

Fail 22 Feb 2011 45,816 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,816 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,884 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,699 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,218 miles

nearside front tyre has 2 milimetre of tread left

Fail 11 Feb 2008 19,218 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre has 2 milimetre of tread left

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 USM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FN05 USM, 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 FN05 USM registered?

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

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