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FV05 FMC

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,680 mi
Last recorded17,680 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 FMC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 17,680 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 17,569 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 17,518 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 17,367 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 17,283 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 16,733 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 16,460 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 16,277 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 15,300 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 14,339 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 13,861 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 13,626 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 13,208 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 12,666 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 12,465 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 12,244 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 11,695 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 11,164 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 10,670 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 FMC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FMC, 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

How do I check the history of FV05 FMC?

You can check the full history of FV05 FMC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV05 FMC registered?

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

Is FV05 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 FMC shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV05 FMC have outstanding finance?

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