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LA05 FKY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,810 mi
Last recorded100,810 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 FKY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 100,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,079 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 94,462 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 89,550 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 83,012 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 77,410 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 77,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,650 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,647 miles

brakes binding slightly

Fail 10 Apr 2010 47,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,005 miles

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

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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LA05 FKY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LA05 FKY, 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 LA05 FKY registered?

LA05 FKY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is LA05 FKY safe to buy?

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