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YF05 FSV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,430 mi
Last recorded77,430 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 FSV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 77,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,934 miles

Both Rear Number Plate Lens Missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near Inner Wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 70,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both Rear Number Plate Lens Missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near Inner Wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,285 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front Wearing From Inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,941 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 65,762 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 64,997 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,039 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,934 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,835 miles

front and rear brake discs coroded slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,570 miles

rear outer seat belt latch covers missing

Pass 19 May 2009 45,041 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 33,611 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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YF05 FSV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YF05 FSV, 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 YF05 FSV registered?

YF05 FSV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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