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MD54 FYZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,865 mi
Last recorded71,865 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD54 FYZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 71,865 miles

Nearside front wheel binding

Offside front tyre has inner tread wear and on 2.3mm limit is 1.6mm

Offside rear tyre has inner and outer tread wear

cannot see front pads to inspect

Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,191 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 68,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 61,654 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 57,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,701 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 53,701 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 45,769 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 45,597 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Feb 2010 32,149 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear no plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,149 miles

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

Oil leak

rear no plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 32,137 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,278 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,503 miles

Slight water damage to rear number plate

Unable to visually inspect brake pads due to wheel trims

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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MD54 FYZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MD54 FYZ, 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 MD54 FYZ registered?

MD54 FYZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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