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YS05 FGP

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,986 mi
Last recorded120,986 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 FGP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 120,986 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 120,986 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 110,914 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 96,760 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 96,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre stop lamp in-op

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

oil leak from around filter.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 85,448 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 85,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 77,841 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 77,841 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 66,965 miles

both front tyres have cuts in the sidewall not showing cords

slight play in o/s/f top strut mount

Fail 13 Sep 2011 66,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres have cuts in the sidewall not showing cords

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r brake disc pitted

slight play in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 13 Sep 2010 54,904 miles

Offside front brake kicking slightly.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,454 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 41,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 33,156 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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YS05 FGP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YS05 FGP, 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 YS05 FGP registered?

YS05 FGP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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