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FD05 XFJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,054 mi
Last recorded117,054 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 XFJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2022 117,054 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 114,673 miles

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

Offside Front 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 4 Nov 2021 114,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper attachment (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 111,805 miles

Nearside Front strutt top bush slightly worn

Offside Front strutt top bush slightly worn

Fail 11 Nov 2020 111,805 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessive binding on n/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front strutt top bush slightly worn

Offside Front strutt top bush slightly worn

Pass 15 Nov 2019 108,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 102,999 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 102,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SLIGHT LEAKING (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 99,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SLIGHT LEAKING (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 92,917 miles

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

Front front wheel slightly grabbing[need attention ]

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,206 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2016 84,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear coil springs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 83,682 miles

corrosion on metal brake pipes in places

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 83,669 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion on metal brake pipes in places

front brakes showing signs of over heating and in poor condition

high level brake light not working

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,878 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inside

rear tyrse wearing wearing lumpy,perished & o/s/rear nail in

slight movment in upper strut mounts

Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,188 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,658 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,619 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 31,785 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 31,785 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 22,360 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 XFJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XFJ, 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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FD05 XFJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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