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EX05 FDO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,380 mi
Last recorded103,380 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FDO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,192 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 98,795 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front brake disc discoloured

Fail 29 Sep 2016 98,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front brake disc discoloured

Pass 10 Mar 2015 93,458 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,033 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 87,495 miles

centre stop light

Pass 16 Mar 2012 84,356 miles

the n/s drive shaft gearbox oil seal is leaking

Fail 16 Mar 2012 84,356 miles

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

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

the n/s drive shaft gearbox oil seal is leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,537 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 72,848 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 66,346 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 61,273 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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EX05 FDO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EX05 FDO, 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 EX05 FDO registered?

EX05 FDO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is EX05 FDO safe to buy?

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