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FV05 ZNJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,642 mi
Last recorded88,642 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 ZNJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 88,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 83,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 83,441 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top monting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,084 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 66,046 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,157 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 59,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,616 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 46,412 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 46,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 40,754 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 40,754 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 32,534 miles

rear brake discs showing corrosion on inner faces

Pass 9 Nov 2011 22,943 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 13,646 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 6,196 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 6,175 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 4,468 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 ZNJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZNJ, 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 ZNJ registered?

FV05 ZNJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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