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FV05 WDN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,831 mi
Last recorded104,831 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 WDN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 104,831 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 104,831 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 93,610 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,069 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged a.b.s ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged a.b.s. ring (3.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 74,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,810 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 70,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,641 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,237 miles

crack in n/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2014 64,235 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)

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

crack in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2013 61,097 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 61,097 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,626 miles

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 21 Jun 2012 56,599 miles

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

osf tyre on limit..inner edge

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,022 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 46,022 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 37,248 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,574 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 30,465 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,599 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 WDN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WDN, 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 WDN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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