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FV05 YNE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,115 mi
Last recorded71,115 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 YNE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 71,115 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing at inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front back brake plates corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear at inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 20 May 2025 71,115 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe \ flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing at inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front back brake plates corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear at inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 67,673 miles

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

various suspension components corroded including all 4 coil springs

Fail 10 Apr 2024 67,411 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165x60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

various suspension components corroded especially all 4 coil springs

Pass 3 Apr 2023 61,928 miles

various suspension components corroded especially coil springs

Fail 3 Apr 2023 61,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

permissible wear in steering and suspension

various suspension components corroded especially coil springs

Pass 2 Apr 2022 58,298 miles

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

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 2 Mar 2021 57,489 miles

Both front tyres are wearing badly on the inside and outside edges

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2021 57,471 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are wearing badly on the inside and outside edges

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 51,848 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 51,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer tread split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer tread split, 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread bad on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 50,452 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 49,723 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 49,722 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,995 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 46,995 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 43,221 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,583 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 23,205 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,288 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 13,170 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 12,351 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all brake discs lightly pitted

front windscreen washers poor

Pass 8 Jun 2010 12,351 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)

all brake discs lightly pitted

front windscreen washers poor

Pass 16 Jun 2009 10,458 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 7,371 miles

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

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 YNE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YNE, 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 YNE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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