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SD05 FNK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,028 mi
Last recorded73,028 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 FNK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 73,028 miles

Advise nearside front & offside rear brakes slightly binding

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 73,027 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise nearside front & offside rear brakes slightly binding

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,711 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 55,957 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,724 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 26 Feb 2014 44,706 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,061 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,180 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 28,180 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper torn

Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,254 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges,slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,800 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,704 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,458 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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SD05 FNK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SD05 FNK, 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 SD05 FNK registered?

SD05 FNK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is SD05 FNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 FNK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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