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FV05 FLR

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,175 mi
Last recorded133,175 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 FLR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 133,175 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 129,202 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 123,242 miles

Engine Sump Porous

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 123,198 miles

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

Engine Sump Porous

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 113,004 miles

Engine oil sump is corroded & leaking oil.

Front o/side brake is binding slightly.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 101,128 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 88,968 miles

Both front brakes are binding slightly

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner treads

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 75,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 74,519 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brakes are binding slightly

rear offside brake disc is pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 60,251 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,257 miles

bonnet safety catch-siezed.

corrision on rear brake discs.

front wipers streaky.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 48,257 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet safety catch-siezed.

corrision on rear brake discs.

front wipers streaky.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,235 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 FLR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FLR, 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 FLR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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