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FY05 OKH

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,474 mi
Last recorded76,474 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 OKH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2024 76,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 71,920 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner disc facings (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 71,917 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc facings heavily worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner disc facings (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil level low

Pass 22 Nov 2022 62,712 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 55,766 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,918 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 50,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 50,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,563 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 49,083 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve has a slight cracks (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front tyre wearing from the edges

Fail 27 Feb 2018 49,083 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve has a slight cracks (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front tyre wearing from the edges

Pass 6 Mar 2017 46,998 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a slight cut

Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,779 miles

(advice) centre over head stop lamp not working

Fail 4 Mar 2015 40,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc scorded from the inner face

offside front tyre valve cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc scorded from the inner face

offside front tyre valve cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,008 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery clamp is tight but battery has a slight movement

Pass 2 Mar 2013 33,498 miles

battery insecure in tray

Fail 2 Mar 2013 33,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

battery insecure in tray

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,159 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 30,159 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/f wiper blade in poor condition.

Pass 5 Mar 2011 27,158 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 23,815 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,091 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 19,064 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 OKH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 FY05 OKH, 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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FY05 OKH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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