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FV05 FLK

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,934 mi
Last recorded125,934 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 FLK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 125,934 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2020 119,041 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 119,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested Rigid brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 109,941 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 109,941 miles

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake reading 65kgs

Offside Rear Parking brake reading 43kgs

Pass 18 Jan 2018 97,209 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth outer edge 165/60/14

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

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

Rear Both rear brake back plates corroded

Rear N/s & O/s brake pipes corroded

Rear N/s & O/s inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 92,851 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 92,851 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre perrishing 165/60/14

Pass 19 Jan 2016 89,978 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Dec 2015 89,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

coolant low

nail in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2014 85,042 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,324 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 78,324 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,225 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 70,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,292 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 60,292 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2010 51,667 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,416 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 39,961 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 30,820 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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FV05 FLK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FV05 FLK, 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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FV05 FLK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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