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FY05 VEK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,055 mi
Last recorded101,055 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 VEK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 101,055 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 101,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 84,129 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,589 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 67,589 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 50,795 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 31,942 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,799 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,726 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VEK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FY05 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

FY05 VEK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is FY05 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 VEK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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