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GV05 FDN

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,755 mi
Last recorded85,755 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 FDN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 85,755 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 85,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,146 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 76,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 62,119 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 62,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 48,097 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,386 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 39,386 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 31,831 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,696 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,039 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 21,047 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,092 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 13,781 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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GV05 FDN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GV05 FDN, 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 GV05 FDN registered?

GV05 FDN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is GV05 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 FDN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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