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FD05 ETT

2005 Kia Picanto

Bronze Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,172 mi
Last recorded90,172 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 ETT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 90,172 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 90,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 73,516 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 73,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,406 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 65,144 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 65,144 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 56,954 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 56,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 48,197 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 45,625 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2014 45,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,467 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,072 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 17,327 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 17,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 12,050 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 8,410 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 6,872 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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FD05 ETT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Bronze with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FD05 ETT, 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 FD05 ETT registered?

FD05 ETT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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