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FD05 XPV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,835 mi
Last recorded81,835 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 XPV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 81,835 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 81,209 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer clamp loose and down pipe flange stud snapped (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer clamp loose and down pipe flange stud snapped (7.1.1)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

cant see any brake pads

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

clutch operation incorrect and erratic

Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,872 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 71,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,098 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,548 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,200 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,689 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 56,689 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 50,664 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 42,877 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 42,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 33,024 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,382 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 XPV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XPV, 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 XPV registered?

FD05 XPV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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