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FE05 NEN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,006 mi
Last recorded57,006 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 NEN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 57,006 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 55,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 50,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible engine front pulley seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 50,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible engine front pulley seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 45,731 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 45,731 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 41,951 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 36,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge /outer wall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 36,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge /outer wall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 29,488 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 24,192 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 24,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,601 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 1 Mar 2013 20,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

TYRE SIZE: 195/45X15 82V

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

centre brake light not working

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage - advise replace

Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,418 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,150 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,108 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,013 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 12,013 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 10,493 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 NEN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE05 NEN, 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 NEN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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