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FE05 TVU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,997 mi
Last recorded40,997 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 TVU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 40,997 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 37,801 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 33,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 28,464 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 27,537 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 27,177 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 26,934 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 26,885 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 26,652 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 26,264 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 24,962 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 23,251 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 23,251 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 21,370 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 17,303 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 15,245 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,838 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 10,433 miles

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

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 TVU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 TVU, 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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What year was FE05 TVU registered?

FE05 TVU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is FE05 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 TVU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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