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FE05 NEJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,395 mi
Last recorded78,395 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 NEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 78,395 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 78,381 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Slight play in top mount

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,960 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 73,059 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,601 miles

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

hand brake leaver has slight travel

Pass 23 Jun 2017 65,638 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2017 65,638 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,444 miles

o/s/f,o/s/r tyres splits in sidewalls

Fail 24 Jun 2016 62,444 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f,o/s/r tyres splits in sidewalls

Pass 2 Jul 2015 55,315 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 55,245 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 48,618 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,408 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,176 miles

both front tyres cracking across tread area

front grill insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,216 miles

n/s/f sidelight slightly discoloured

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 31,311 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,810 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,047 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 NEJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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