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FV05 RYG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,256 mi
Last recorded90,256 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 RYG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 90,256 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 90,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 89,801 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 89,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 88,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gater starting to persish

Offside Front Outer cv gater starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,586 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 75,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 59,214 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,336 miles

Both rear wheels have slight blind

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 52,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear wheels have slight blind

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,048 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 49,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,597 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 43,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 38,465 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 38,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 32,302 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 32,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 26,767 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 26,767 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,023 miles

Offside front tyre has wear on sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,756 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 RYG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RYG, 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 RYG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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