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FE05 OSL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,069 mi
Last recorded98,069 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 98,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 95,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 95,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

add engine oil before test

Pass 18 Jan 2019 87,773 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 82,163 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 82,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,583 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 76,583 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,705 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,286 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 38,606 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 23,189 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 23,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

high level brake light not working.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 8,391 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 7,657 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 7,073 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 6,198 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 4,926 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 OSL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 OSL, 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 OSL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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