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GF05 FVM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,355 mi
Last recorded52,355 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 FVM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 52,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 52,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 46,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread perished / cracking. Side wall heavily scuffed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 46,097 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible Delaminated. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Brake caliper handbrake arm is fully seized on. Caliper / cable fault. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Restricted movement. (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Long free play. (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic lens discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread perished / cracking. Side wall heavily scuffed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic lens discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 40,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 35,040 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 34,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 33,814 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,487 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 33,486 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 33,148 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 32,463 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 31,971 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 31,971 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,445 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perished - Advise replacement

Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,492 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,520 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,594 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 27,186 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 24,792 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,580 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 20,715 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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GF05 FVM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GF05 FVM, 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 GF05 FVM registered?

GF05 FVM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is GF05 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 FVM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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