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SV05 FYG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,257 mi
Last recorded40,257 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 FYG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,257 miles

All brake hose metal ferrules corroded.

Both front discs corroded.

Exhaust corroded in places.

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

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

Nearside front brake sticking.

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

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

Offside front ABS ring corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2015 40,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

All brake hose metal ferrules corroded.

Both front discs corroded.

Exhaust corroded in places.

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

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

Nearside front brake sticking.

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

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

Offside front ABS ring corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,700 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 37,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,925 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 May 2012 31,297 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 25,384 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 20,704 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 16,152 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 16,152 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 11,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 11,052 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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SV05 FYG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SV05 FYG, 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 SV05 FYG registered?

SV05 FYG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is SV05 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 FYG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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