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YF05 FSX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,447 mi
Last recorded56,447 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 FSX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 56,447 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 46,921 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 46,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 38,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 34,955 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 34,955 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 32,861 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 30,144 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 27,083 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 23,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 23,457 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 19,822 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 15,783 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 13,948 miles

child seat fitted in rear

Pass 3 Jun 2008 9,654 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 FSX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FSX, 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 FSX registered?

YF05 FSX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is YF05 FSX safe to buy?

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