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FE05 HWA

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,081 mi
Last recorded22,081 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 HWA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 22,081 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 17,720 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 17,564 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 17,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 17,315 miles

unable to inspect any of brake pads

Pass 18 Oct 2019 17,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 16,766 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 16,605 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 16,260 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 15,911 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 15,536 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 14,448 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers smearing

Pass 22 Oct 2012 13,250 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn on the outer sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2011 11,925 miles

advise offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 20 Oct 2010 10,398 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 9,175 miles

instant mobility tyre sealer has passed expirey date

Pass 23 Oct 2008 7,660 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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FE05 HWA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HWA, 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 HWA registered?

FE05 HWA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is FE05 HWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 HWA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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