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EX05 FEM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,917 mi
Last recorded115,917 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FEM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 115,917 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

slight windscreen damage

Fail 18 Oct 2018 115,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

slight windscreen damage

Pass 18 Oct 2017 103,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

HEAD LAMPS AIM ON THE HIGH LIMIT

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT

Offside Front STRUT TOP MOUNTING IS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,770 miles

offside front tyre low on edges

parking brake performance only just met the minimum requirements

Fail 19 Oct 2016 91,770 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre low on edges

parking brake performance only just met the minimum requirements

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,854 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,616 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,930 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,977 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,344 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,434 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 20,047 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,047 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,398 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,422 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 FEM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FEM, 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 FEM registered?

EX05 FEM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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