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KA05 FHY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,001 mi
Last recorded91,001 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 FHY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 91,001 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 85,019 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,629 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,171 miles

oil level on minimum

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Apr 2012 53,980 miles

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

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

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

oil level on minimum

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Apr 2011 34,905 miles

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

o/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,905 miles

o/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,690 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 26,690 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,689 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,295 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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KA05 FHY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KA05 FHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KA05 FHY registered?

KA05 FHY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is KA05 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA05 FHY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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