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S2 FPS

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,102 mi
Last recorded14,102 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 FPS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 14,102 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 12,501 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 10,216 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 8,242 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 8,181 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 8,063 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 7,920 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 7,651 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 7,229 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 6,740 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 6,328 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 5,615 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 5,615 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 4,960 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 4,547 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 3,935 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 3,393 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 3,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 2,684 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 2,050 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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S2 FPS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S2 FPS, 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 S2 FPS registered?

S2 FPS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is S2 FPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 FPS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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