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FV05 YMZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,610 mi
Last recorded123,610 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 123,610 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 123,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main Metal Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor Ring Broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal Brake Pipe Under Wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main Metal Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 119,785 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 119,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 114,098 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 108,755 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 101,936 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 101,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 80,048 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Jun 2014 71,307 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 67,982 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 44,255 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,507 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 41,484 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,590 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,978 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 YMZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

FV05 YMZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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