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PL05 FKY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,435 mi
Last recorded98,435 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 FKY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 98,435 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 14 Nov 2019 96,674 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 96,674 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 94,259 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to fleax (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 94,259 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to fleax (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp inop (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,003 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 81,548 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 81,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 75,731 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,234 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal antislip worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 69,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

brake pedal antislip worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,775 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 63,480 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 63,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 57,036 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2012 57,036 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2011 46,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 46,339 miles

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 12 May 2010 36,263 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 28,491 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,074 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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PL05 FKY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PL05 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 PL05 FKY registered?

PL05 FKY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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