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AD54 FLN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,729 mi
Last recorded133,729 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 FLN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 133,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 133,615 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flex (8.2.2.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both rear sill outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 30 Mar 2019 125,814 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 116,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 116,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 108,230 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 100,439 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 100,401 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 91,891 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 83,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,673 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

o/s n/s rear brakes disc slightly worn

Fail 6 Jul 2012 69,151 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 67,377 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,492 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,400 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,678 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 22,990 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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AD54 FLN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD54 FLN, 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 AD54 FLN registered?

AD54 FLN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is AD54 FLN safe to buy?

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