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FV05 FLM

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,741 mi
Last recorded60,741 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 FLM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2013 60,741 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 60,741 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 53,704 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 53,684 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2011 47,566 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,286 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,975 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 FLM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV05 FLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV05 FLM registered?

FV05 FLM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is FV05 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 FLM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV05 FLM have outstanding finance?

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