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FE05 GEK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,977 mi
Last recorded83,977 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 GEK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 83,977 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Under body and components are corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2021 83,968 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,503 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 71,490 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 65,032 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front Upper mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perishing on walls

Offside Front Brake disc back plate corroded

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 57,322 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,518 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2014

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,226 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,049 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 43,047 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,641 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,112 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,411 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,387 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 19,387 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)

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

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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FE05 GEK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FE05 GEK, 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 FE05 GEK registered?

FE05 GEK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is FE05 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 GEK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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