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FE05 OZL

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,286 mi
Last recorded114,286 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 114,286 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 114,286 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 112,700 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake has only just met requirements

Fail 2 May 2019 112,670 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 108,153 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 102,190 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 102,085 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)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 95,679 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2016 95,679 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,199 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 87,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 73,839 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 68,682 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,682 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,714 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 64,714 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,418 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 58,649 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,649 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,065 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,509 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,377 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 OZL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OZL, 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 OZL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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