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SL05 FUA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,952 mi
Last recorded28,952 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 FUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 28,952 miles

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 20 Mar 2017 28,357 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 28,351 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,693 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 23,355 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,706 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 20,429 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,332 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 18,268 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 24 Feb 2010 15,957 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,317 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SL05 FUA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SL05 FUA, 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

How do I check the history of SL05 FUA?

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What year was SL05 FUA registered?

SL05 FUA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SL05 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 FUA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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