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FE05 HVP

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,411 mi
Last recorded61,411 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 HVP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 61,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 61,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 60,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 60,008 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 58,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 57,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 56,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 55,090 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 54,116 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 52,533 miles

Front exhaust flex corroded

bonnet safety catch partially seized

Fail 23 Feb 2017 52,533 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front exhaust flex corroded

bonnet safety catch partially seized

Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,028 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,848 miles

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

Front exhaust flex corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 45,358 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2014 45,358 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,628 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 25 Feb 2012 35,879 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn slightly

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Feb 2012 35,879 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs worn slightly

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,882 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,112 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2008 13,686 miles

advsie n/s/f tyre has damage to the outer wall

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 HVP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HVP, 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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FE05 HVP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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