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YF05 FSY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

109,221 mi
Last recorded109,221 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 FSY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 109,221 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 109,214 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 107,077 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front radiator support is corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 106,915 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 106,915 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 106,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 106,693 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 106,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 105,588 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 105,588 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 101,868 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 101,868 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill section (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 97,661 miles

Exhaust system corroded , secure , not blowing.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing, cracks in sidewall etc

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

Fail 26 May 2016 97,661 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded , secure , not blowing.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing, cracks in sidewall etc

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 93,442 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 93,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,053 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 89,053 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 83,849 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 77,921 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 77,921 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 70,162 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 60,644 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,026 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 52,026 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,993 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 44,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FSY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YF05 FSY, 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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YF05 FSY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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