MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust corroded
slight corrosion to brake pipes
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
n/s/r tyre flat.
o/s/f tyre worn out on inner edge.
small cuts to nearside front tyre outer wall
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
small cuts to nearside front tyre outer wall
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE05 OSZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 OSZ, 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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How do I check the history of FE05 OSZ?
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What year was FE05 OSZ registered?
FE05 OSZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2005.
Is FE05 OSZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FE05 OSZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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