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FV05 HAO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

112,467 mi
Last recorded112,467 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 HAO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2021 112,467 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp too bright, wrong bulb (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle front mount, sill inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp too bright, wrong bulb (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle osr sill inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake req attention

Pass 7 Jul 2020 110,049 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2020 110,049 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2020 110,047 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 107,854 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns os (2.1.3 (g) (i))

serious oil leak from engine

suspension com ponents corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 107,854 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns os (2.1.3 (g) (i))

serious oil leak from engine

Body component likely to become detached bonnet catch siezed (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

suspension com ponents corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 105,864 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 105,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 102,774 miles

Oil leak sump is also corroded ()

all suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2017 102,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section system also corroded (7.1.2)

Oil leak sump is also corroded ()

all suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2016 90,899 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 90,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 87,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2014 85,454 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,236 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,188 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

wipers very slow and clearing screen

Fail 2 Apr 2012 75,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

wipers very slow and clearing screen

Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,227 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 67,226 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,551 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 60,551 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 55,300 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,061 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 HAO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 HAO, 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 HAO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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