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FE55 RWN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,327 mi
Last recorded95,327 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 RWN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes split and perished but not resulting in excess movement

brake pedal rubber worn

oil leaks

Fail 6 Jul 2018 95,318 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes split and perished but not resulting in excess movement

brake pedal rubber worn

oil leaks

Pass 24 Jun 2017 84,677 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,668 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 71,656 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 71,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,849 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,236 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust system deteriorated at rear

rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Mar 2014 67,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil level low

exhaust system deteriorated at rear

offside parking brake weak - strong advisory

rear tyres perishing

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,051 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,226 miles

Front brake discs lipped and pads starting to wear low

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,826 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2009 30,432 miles

slight smear from wipers. Rear wiper smearing. Minor dents & screatches to various panels. Suspension bushes flexing under load. Brake hoses perished.

Fail 6 Sep 2009 30,432 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre tread shoulder , brake hoses perrished

slight smear from wipers , minor dents/scratches to various body panels , wheel trims in poor condition , suspension bushes worn & flexing under load , slight bind from n/s/r brake

Pass 7 Sep 2008 21,683 miles

Scratches to various body panels/ Kerb damage to wheelt trims/ Play in both front shocker tops

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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FE55 RWN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FE55 RWN, 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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FE55 RWN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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