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FP05 SHV

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,896 mi
Last recorded121,896 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 SHV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 121,896 miles

Front Lower panel corrosion

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

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 115,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake need adjustment

under body corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 116,177 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY STRUT TOP MOUNT

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 111,389 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 105,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Oct 2014 105,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 99,560 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 99,560 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 99,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

oil filter corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2012 95,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 95,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 89,738 miles

both front tyres low inner/outer edges

both rear tyres low

movement in o/s/f and n/s/f strut top bearings

parking brake efficiency low

rear discs corroded

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 7 Oct 2011 89,738 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both front tyres low inner/outer edges

both rear tyres low

front discs corroded

movement in o/s/f and n/s/f strut top bearings

parking brake efficiency low

rear discs corroded

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 30 May 2011 89,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs badly worn

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 25 May 2010 74,321 miles

both number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 May 2009 52,541 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2008 33,464 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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FP05 SHV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FP05 SHV, 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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FP05 SHV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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