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EX05 FDP

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,446 mi
Last recorded104,446 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FDP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2019 104,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

unable to check seats and belt due to covered on mould

Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,301 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 73,301 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 69,921 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 68,660 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 56,878 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 53,640 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,543 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 45,543 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,958 miles

both front tyres getting low, esp. on inner edges

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,013 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 24,997 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,689 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,205 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,274 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 FDP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FDP, 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 FDP registered?

EX05 FDP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is EX05 FDP safe to buy?

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