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FY05 JRO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,148 mi
Last recorded113,148 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 JRO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2026 113,148 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 110,948 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 22 Feb 2024 110,122 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 108,001 miles

Offside Front shocker top mount has slight play

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 105,236 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 103,769 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 98,373 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 98,353 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 94,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,718 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded along side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 84,133 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 79,825 miles

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

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

exhaust front section loose around flexy pipe

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 22 Feb 2014 79,825 miles

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

exhaust front section loose around flexy pipe

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 6 Mar 2013 72,647 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 72,543 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant low

n/s/f abs reluctor ring very corroded

oil low

rear wiper inoperative

wipers deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2012 61,936 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 61,936 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,801 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,002 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,138 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,022 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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FY05 JRO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FY05 JRO, 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 FY05 JRO registered?

FY05 JRO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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