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FT05 GJO

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

45,291 mi
Last recorded45,291 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 GJO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 45,291 miles

front and rear brake discs rusting

Fail 26 Jun 2017 45,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake discs rusting

Fail 14 Jan 2015 406,397 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 406,397 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 36,709 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 36,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 32,213 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 32,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 27,406 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 31 Oct 2009 25,181 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 22,588 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 22,588 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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FT05 GJO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FT05 GJO, 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 FT05 GJO registered?

FT05 GJO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is FT05 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT05 GJO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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