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FV05 HBD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,122 mi
Last recorded54,122 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 HBD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,122 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear tyres perishing but no cords are visible

engine management light on

Fail 29 Feb 2016 54,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper is detatched (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear tyres perishing but no cords are visible

engine management light on

Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,567 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 22 Oct 2014 50,567 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,418 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 45,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 2 Jun 2011 37,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,261 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 30,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,343 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,914 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 17,043 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 HBD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HBD, 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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What year was FV05 HBD registered?

FV05 HBD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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